A New Syntax

by Noemí Altagracia Ixchel Martínez Turull, Noemi Martinez

"In 'A New Syntax,' Noemí Altagracia Ixchel Martínez Turull explores the complex and often the intangible experience of grief, using metaphors and imagery to navigate the the aftermath of the loss of her mother and father. These experimental poems blend the abstract and the concrete, weaving together themes of technology and memory. One aspect of this collection of metafictional poems is the use of technology and artificial intelligence as a lens through which to view and understand grief. The idea of memory files, genetic motherboards, and ghost wires serves as a powerful metaphor for how grief can affect and be affected by the mind and body, and the poems effectively explore the intersections and complexities of this relationship. Incorporating AI and self-portraits into the creative project adds another layer of meaning and helps blur the lines between reality and technology.

47 pages, Paperback

Published February 9, 2023

About the author

Also know as Noemi Martinez