Exploration Stations

Welcome to PLIX Spatial Poetry!
Reimagine Maps, Reconnect with Place

Join us for an engaging and creative workshop that blends poetry with local data research! PLIX Spatial Poetry invites you to explore the deep connections between language, place, and identity through the art of poetic expression.

What to Expect:

• Discover how poetry has influenced place names throughout history.
• Examine contemporary poets who challenge the relationship between language and belonging.
• Discuss the historical ties of place-naming to colonization and its modern-day implications.
• Learn about local renaming campaigns and how you can participate.
• Create your own spatial poems that reimagine the places that matter to you!

Why Attend?
This workshop blends geography, poetry, journalism, and media-making to inspire fresh perspectives on the spaces we inhabit. Whether you're a poet, storyteller, activist, or curious explorer, this is your chance to craft meaningful narratives about place and identity.

Let’s map the world with words and reimagine the places we call home!