Tim Grayson (poet)
Timothy Grayson | |
|---|---|
 Poet-In-Residence, Belvoir Castle | |
| Born | Timothy Grayson 9 July 1987 Buckinghamshire, England |
| Occupation | Poet-In-Residence |
| Genre | Decadent Romanticism, Dark Romanticism, Romanticism Decadence, Symbolism, Mythology, Dystopia |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Spouse | Caroline Grayson |
| Children | 2 |
| Website | |
| worksofgrayson | |
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Timothy Grayson (born 9 July 1987) is an English poet. He is the current Poet-In-Residence at Belvoir Castle and one of the founding members of the Brothellian movement for the progression of the arts.[1] He was appointed Cultural Ambassador for Leicester's Poetry & Creative Writing communities in 2009.[2]
Career[edit]
Grayson began his career as a live music promoter and rock music journalist. He then self-funded a modern-day equivalent of the Grand Tour to explore Europe and study both classical and contemporary European art first-hand. His poetry and essays from that time have been published in literary journals on both sides of the Atlantic.[3]
Grayson was appointed as Cultural Ambassador for Leicester's poetry and creative writing communities in 2009.[2] In addition to this appointment, he was asked to lecture on a visiting basis at the University of Leicester and New Walk Museum. He also became a regular scriptwriter, speaker and panellist on BBC Radio Leicester.[4]
Brothellian Movement[edit]
Between 2009-2014, Grayson was a prominent member of an international collective of artists, writers and performers known as the Brothellian movement for the progression of the arts[5][6][7], which hosts shows such as 'Poetry Brothels' and 'Carnivals of Artisans' to promote intimate, one-to-one artistic performances to contrast with (or compliment) stage performances at larger venues and festivals. These included House of Verse, Camden Players, Strawberry Fields, Leicester Comedy Festival and Summer Sundae, [8]
Carol Leeming was a regular co-host of Poetry Brothels alongside Grayson.[9] Charles Thomson (artist), who co-founded the Stuckists art movement with Billy Childish, described Grayson's Poetry Brothel as 'one of the most significant innovations in poetry for many years.'[10]
'Poetry Whore on Tour'[edit]
Inspired by Oscar Wilde's tour of America to speak about Aestheticism, Grayson toured the USA in 2011 with producer Elliott Swinburn to deliver a series of readings, lectures and seminars on The Brothellian Manifesto, an arts manifesto he had co-written with Steven Silverman.[11] [12] Grayson insisted on travelling by road, and part of their journey was captured in an interview for 'On Jack's Road', a documentary about a group of bohemian artists following in the footsteps of Jack Kerouac which regularly airs across Europe on ARTE.[13][14]
Belvoir castle residency[edit]
In November 2014, Grayson was appointed Poet-In-Residence at Belvoir Castle, by Emma Manners, Duchess of Rutland.[15] He was offered the role on the 18,000-acre estate in rural Leicestershire after meeting the Duchess two years prior, when they had worked together on a community project.[16]
The Duchess has since described Grayson as Belvoir Castle's 'angel poet'.[10]
Personal life[edit]
Grayson lives with his wife and two children in Leicester, United Kingdom.[17]
Grayson co-founded and ran 'Leicester Assistance', a local, non-profit organisation which fed, clothed and gave free haircuts to 60+ homeless and/or struggling people every week for two years (2016-2018). This took place on the streets of Leicester and in a heated, indoor location (The City Retreat).[18][19]
Bibliography[edit]
- The Brothellian Manifesto (2012) with Steven Silverman
- Grayson: Selected Work (2003-2020)
- Early Years (2003-2007)
- Decadent Romanticism (2008-2013)
- A Poet-In-Residence (2014-2020)
References[edit]
- ↑ Dr Jessica Gossling (2014). "Decadence and the Senses". Goldsmiths University.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Leicester City Council (2009). "Leicester City's Cultural Ambassadors and Partners". Leicester City Council.
- ↑ Dr Corinne Fowler (2013). "Writers' Gallery". University of Leicester.
- ↑ University of Leicester (2013). "Writers' Gallery". Grassroutes: Contemporary Leicestershire Writing.
- ↑ Arifa Akbar (2011). "A night with a Poetry Whore".
- ↑ Leicester Writers' Club (2014). "Annual Awards Dinner 2013". Leicester Writers' Club.
- ↑ George Balletyne (2013). "Creative Coffee Leicester". Equality & Diversity Officer.
- ↑ eFestivals.co.uk (2012). "Safaris, poetry whores, jungle fever, poetry, workshops & more". eFestivals.co.uk.
- ↑ Henderson Mullin (2012). "Writer of the month". Writing East Midlands.
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 Official website (2020). "Appreciation". Tim Grayson.
- ↑ T. Grayson (2011). "Poetry Whore on Tour". Tumblr.
- ↑ Kathleen Rooney (2011). "Timothy Grayson and Elliott Swinburn". Kathleenrooney.com.
- ↑ IMDB (2012). "On Jack's Road". IMDB.
- ↑ Medici.TV (2012). "On Jack's Road". Medici.TV.
- ↑ What's On In Nottingham (2014). "Belvoir Castle". What's On In Nottingam.
- ↑ A. Troughton (2020). "Leicester writer is made poet in residence at Belvoir Castle". Leicester Mercury.
- ↑ About.Me (2020). "About Tim".
- ↑ Action Homeless (2017). "Christmas and New Year Homeless Services in Leicester" (PDF). Action Homeless.
- ↑ Leicester City Council (2017). "Appendix B Homelessness Review" (PDF). LCC.
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