Ekphrasis" is a literary description of, or commentary on, a work of art. A Spectator, the first published collection of ekphrastic poetry by poet, author, playwright and dramaturg Per K. Brask does that, and more. Written in "plain speech," these accessible and insightful poems express the poet's playful attention to a live performance, work of art, exhibit or life moment. These beautifully wrought personal reflections on concrete things are sure to delight and inspire.

Per K. Brask is an accomplished poet, translator and author. He has published poetry, plays, short stories, essays and literary translations. His co-translation with Patrick Friesen of Ulrikka S. Gernes' Frayed Opus for Strings & Wind Instruments was short listed for the 2016 Griffin Poetry Prize.

Per He lives in Winnipeg, Canada, with his wife, Carol Matas, an international bestselling author of books for young people.