Reckitt's Blue

The well-known image of a young woman losing her slipper in Fragonard's iconic painting inspires a sequence of poems in this collection. John Wilkinson delves into the themes of movement and desire, using the flying slipper as a metaphor to explore deeper emotional and artistic connections. Through his poetic lens, he invites readers to reflect on the interplay between art and experience, revealing new dimensions to a familiar scene.