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A visual artist paints images with prose, poetry

- Letters Of Alchemy STAFF REPORTER – Shakeela Kingzley

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LETTERS Of Alchemy is a journey which unveils various cycles of growth from the darkness of fear, grief and heartbreak to the light of love, self-awareness and empowermen­t, expressed through the art of poetry and prose.

This thought-provoking collection pulls the reader into new worlds, bringing strong images, memories and feelings to mind resulting in a visceral adventure. For best results, savour each sentence and brace yourself for a heartand mind-opening experience.

Shakeela Kingzley is a South African writer and filmmaker who has a profound love for the arts. She received her BA Degree in motion picture medium in 2010 and has since worked in the South African film industry and explored the world whenever adventure called her soul.

“Writing this piece of art was a

beautiful journey in itself. In my mindfulnes­s I discovered that I am a translator, when I receive the visuals I need to translate it into the English language as best I can so that when you read it you see it and feel it.”

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