Andrea Jurjević
@andreajurjevic.bsky.social
Poet, writer, literary translator & visual artist from Croatia (former Yugoslavia) 🌊Faculty at Georgia State University 🌍🏹
https://andreajurjevic.com/
https://andreajurjevic.com/
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Hello, BSky friends! 🌊🪩🖤🌍🏹
My latest book of poems, IN ANOTHER COUNTRY (co-winner of the 2022 Saturnalia Book Prize), would love to meet you! 📱😎 🖤
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My latest book of poems, IN ANOTHER COUNTRY (co-winner of the 2022 Saturnalia Book Prize), would love to meet you! 📱😎 🖤
www.ipgbook.com/in-another-c...
Reposted by Andrea Jurjević
Absolutely thrilled to have a story out in The Forge Literary Magazine today!
Our story of the week is The Source of Love by Brecht De Poortere.
The Source of Love - The Forge Literary Magazine
The Source of Love, a short fiction by Brecht De Poortere
forgelitmag.com
September 8, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Absolutely thrilled to have a story out in The Forge Literary Magazine today!
Reposted by Andrea Jurjević
Inhabiting the rich borderland between poetry and prose, these stories combine compression and narrative in a form that, author Dana Wall says, “effectively captures the compressed intensity of war.”
consequenceforum.substack.com/p/flash-four...
#shortstory #fiction #flashfiction #FlashFictionFriday
consequenceforum.substack.com/p/flash-four...
#shortstory #fiction #flashfiction #FlashFictionFriday
Flash! Four Works of Micro-Fiction (with audio recordings)
Inhabiting the rich borderland between poetry and prose, these stories combine compression and narrative in a form that, author Dana Wall says, “effectively captures the compressed intensity of war.”
consequenceforum.substack.com
August 15, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Inhabiting the rich borderland between poetry and prose, these stories combine compression and narrative in a form that, author Dana Wall says, “effectively captures the compressed intensity of war.”
consequenceforum.substack.com/p/flash-four...
#shortstory #fiction #flashfiction #FlashFictionFriday
consequenceforum.substack.com/p/flash-four...
#shortstory #fiction #flashfiction #FlashFictionFriday
"A poem reassembles what is scattered, says John Berger. In bits of image or impression, I look for intimacies. Perhaps a poem is a dispersed organism that seeks unity."
Check out my new substack post; it is shorter, more lyrical than previous one. 🏹 🖤
Check out my new substack post; it is shorter, more lyrical than previous one. 🏹 🖤
Poetry as correspondence
A lyrical flash
andreajurjevic.substack.com
August 14, 2025 at 8:47 PM
"A poem reassembles what is scattered, says John Berger. In bits of image or impression, I look for intimacies. Perhaps a poem is a dispersed organism that seeks unity."
Check out my new substack post; it is shorter, more lyrical than previous one. 🏹 🖤
Check out my new substack post; it is shorter, more lyrical than previous one. 🏹 🖤
What happens to holidays of places that no longer exist? I've spent the last three summers translating a brilliant poetry collection that dives into this question, and it's finally ready to find a publisher.
Read about it in my last Substack, share, and subscribe if you like 💋
Read about it in my last Substack, share, and subscribe if you like 💋
What Happens to Holidays of Places That No Longer Exist?
A dive into the surrealism of my new book of translations, then a writing prompt
andreajurjevic.substack.com
August 6, 2025 at 5:09 PM
What happens to holidays of places that no longer exist? I've spent the last three summers translating a brilliant poetry collection that dives into this question, and it's finally ready to find a publisher.
Read about it in my last Substack, share, and subscribe if you like 💋
Read about it in my last Substack, share, and subscribe if you like 💋
My new piece on Substack is about imagery and how we can approach it as art therapists to understand ourselves and our work better. Hope you find it helpful. Or if you know of someone who might, please share with them. andreajurjevic.substack.com/p/pursuing-i...
Pursuing Inner Images
On interviewing our own work
andreajurjevic.substack.com
July 31, 2025 at 2:43 PM
My new piece on Substack is about imagery and how we can approach it as art therapists to understand ourselves and our work better. Hope you find it helpful. Or if you know of someone who might, please share with them. andreajurjevic.substack.com/p/pursuing-i...
This week's piece is on making peace with being a late bloomer :)
Living With Questions
On creative detours
open.substack.com
July 24, 2025 at 3:41 PM
This week's piece is on making peace with being a late bloomer :)
Details from work in progress
July 17, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Details from work in progress
My new Substack is up, and this one was inspired by me approaching the age my dad was when he died. The piece is open to public. Thank you to those who take the time to check it out, read, share, and/or sub. xx
The Orange Landline & The Purpose of Art
On mindless living, breaking rules, and Rick Rubin’s art as confrontation
andreajurjevic.substack.com
July 16, 2025 at 9:53 PM
My new Substack is up, and this one was inspired by me approaching the age my dad was when he died. The piece is open to public. Thank you to those who take the time to check it out, read, share, and/or sub. xx
New piece just posted. This one's on seeing the world in shapes. Thanks for reading, sharing, subscribing! xx
The Strange Effect of Geometric Forms
On transforming the world into shapes in painting and poetry
andreajurjevic.substack.com
July 9, 2025 at 3:53 PM
New piece just posted. This one's on seeing the world in shapes. Thanks for reading, sharing, subscribing! xx
This week's essay contains my observations on AI-assisted content that's going viral, a funny creative writing workshop anecdote, and an even funnier writing prompt. Check it out, share, sub if you like ❤️
The Bombardment of Fakery
Personal observations on AI-assisted content, an award, a workshop fiasco, and a writing prompt
substack.com
July 2, 2025 at 4:16 PM
This week's essay contains my observations on AI-assisted content that's going viral, a funny creative writing workshop anecdote, and an even funnier writing prompt. Check it out, share, sub if you like ❤️
Here is my new Substack piece, inspired by a roll of canvas that my friend gifted me. Check it out, subscribe if you wish, and share it with a friend who might enjoy a frank reflection on the chaos and messiness of creative practice. Thank you 🌊
Creative Process Is Supposed to be a Disaster
What I learned from 3 years of staring at blank canvas
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June 28, 2025 at 3:18 AM
Here is my new Substack piece, inspired by a roll of canvas that my friend gifted me. Check it out, subscribe if you wish, and share it with a friend who might enjoy a frank reflection on the chaos and messiness of creative practice. Thank you 🌊
Just published a new piece on Substack: it's on flirty poems, a sonnet by Denis Johnson, and bit on Edward Hopper. I'd love for you to check it out, share, and if you'd like to support my writing habit, subscribe. It's free! (And it means a lot.) ❤️
The Erotic Principle: A Continuation
On flirty poems, a sonnet by Denis Johnson, and Edward Hopper
andreajurjevic.substack.com
June 18, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Just published a new piece on Substack: it's on flirty poems, a sonnet by Denis Johnson, and bit on Edward Hopper. I'd love for you to check it out, share, and if you'd like to support my writing habit, subscribe. It's free! (And it means a lot.) ❤️
My new piece is on how not to write a boring poem and includes a prompt!
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andreajurjevic.substack.com/p/sexy-sente...
Sexy Sentence
How not to write a boring poem & a prompt
andreajurjevic.substack.com
June 12, 2025 at 4:07 PM
My new piece is on how not to write a boring poem and includes a prompt!
andreajurjevic.substack.com/p/sexy-sente...
andreajurjevic.substack.com/p/sexy-sente...
My piece this week is about our relationship to privacy. I really enjoyed writing this one!
I'd love for you to check it out and sub if you'd like more.
Thank you! xx
andreajurjevic.substack.com/p/how-growin...
I'd love for you to check it out and sub if you'd like more.
Thank you! xx
andreajurjevic.substack.com/p/how-growin...
How Growing Up in Yugoslavia Colors My View of Confession in Art
On privacy and censoring oneself
andreajurjevic.substack.com
June 4, 2025 at 1:36 PM
My piece this week is about our relationship to privacy. I really enjoyed writing this one!
I'd love for you to check it out and sub if you'd like more.
Thank you! xx
andreajurjevic.substack.com/p/how-growin...
I'd love for you to check it out and sub if you'd like more.
Thank you! xx
andreajurjevic.substack.com/p/how-growin...
It never stops feeling uncomfortable sharing work, but here it is, a new piece on Substack. Hope you’ll give it a read and sub if you're into it. xx
The Erotic Principle
On creativity and desire
andreajurjevic.substack.com
May 28, 2025 at 2:43 PM
It never stops feeling uncomfortable sharing work, but here it is, a new piece on Substack. Hope you’ll give it a read and sub if you're into it. xx
Studio update, aka what’s happening on the kitchen counter 🤣
MAY QUEEN SETTING TRAPS IN THE MIDST OF DREAMS
10x12 inches
mixed media on watercolor paper
*the idea of setting traps ”in the midst of dreams” is from “Anecdote of the Prince of Peacocks” by Wallace Stevens
MAY QUEEN SETTING TRAPS IN THE MIDST OF DREAMS
10x12 inches
mixed media on watercolor paper
*the idea of setting traps ”in the midst of dreams” is from “Anecdote of the Prince of Peacocks” by Wallace Stevens
May 27, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Studio update, aka what’s happening on the kitchen counter 🤣
MAY QUEEN SETTING TRAPS IN THE MIDST OF DREAMS
10x12 inches
mixed media on watercolor paper
*the idea of setting traps ”in the midst of dreams” is from “Anecdote of the Prince of Peacocks” by Wallace Stevens
MAY QUEEN SETTING TRAPS IN THE MIDST OF DREAMS
10x12 inches
mixed media on watercolor paper
*the idea of setting traps ”in the midst of dreams” is from “Anecdote of the Prince of Peacocks” by Wallace Stevens
New column just went up on Lovesong to Elsewhere! It’s free to read, and I hope it brings something meaningful your way. Feel free to subscribe or share if it resonates. 💫
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andreajurjevic.substack.com/p/spring-slo...
Spring Slowdown
On Atlanta, the Adriatic, and poetry; on tuning into the world, and turning it on
andreajurjevic.substack.com
May 21, 2025 at 2:36 PM
New column just went up on Lovesong to Elsewhere! It’s free to read, and I hope it brings something meaningful your way. Feel free to subscribe or share if it resonates. 💫
andreajurjevic.substack.com/p/spring-slo...
andreajurjevic.substack.com/p/spring-slo...
My new piece on the GWA Substack is up!
Starting next Wednesday, I’ll be sharing free weekly articles on the interplay of word and image on my own Substack, Lovesong to Elsewhere. Subscribe if you’d like a little mid-week spark and boost: andreajurjevic.substack.com
Starting next Wednesday, I’ll be sharing free weekly articles on the interplay of word and image on my own Substack, Lovesong to Elsewhere. Subscribe if you’d like a little mid-week spark and boost: andreajurjevic.substack.com
Paintings as Poems
By acclaimed poet, translator, and painter Andrea Jurjević
substack.com
May 18, 2025 at 2:24 PM
My new piece on the GWA Substack is up!
Starting next Wednesday, I’ll be sharing free weekly articles on the interplay of word and image on my own Substack, Lovesong to Elsewhere. Subscribe if you’d like a little mid-week spark and boost: andreajurjevic.substack.com
Starting next Wednesday, I’ll be sharing free weekly articles on the interplay of word and image on my own Substack, Lovesong to Elsewhere. Subscribe if you’d like a little mid-week spark and boost: andreajurjevic.substack.com
I’ve started a Substack where I’ll be sharing about art, creativity, and poetry. It’s free and meant to inspire those who like to keep their fingers in many creative pots. If that's you, check it out & subscribe. And if you know someone else who might enjoy it, feel free to pass it along 🥰
Lovesong to the Elsewhere | Andrea Jurjević | Substack
Writing about art, creativity, and the poetic imagination. A creative companion for writers, artists, and dreamers. Click to read Lovesong to the Elsewhere, by Andrea Jurjević, a Substack publication....
andreajurjevic.substack.com
May 16, 2025 at 8:31 PM
I’ve started a Substack where I’ll be sharing about art, creativity, and poetry. It’s free and meant to inspire those who like to keep their fingers in many creative pots. If that's you, check it out & subscribe. And if you know someone else who might enjoy it, feel free to pass it along 🥰
So much about painting is similar to writing poetry. You start with a few lines and have no idea where they’ll take you. And when you think you’re almost done and you add a detail, the whole piece changes.
SORRY I WAS DAYDREAMING
10x12 inches
mixed media on watercolor paper
SORRY I WAS DAYDREAMING
10x12 inches
mixed media on watercolor paper
May 12, 2025 at 9:25 PM
So much about painting is similar to writing poetry. You start with a few lines and have no idea where they’ll take you. And when you think you’re almost done and you add a detail, the whole piece changes.
SORRY I WAS DAYDREAMING
10x12 inches
mixed media on watercolor paper
SORRY I WAS DAYDREAMING
10x12 inches
mixed media on watercolor paper
I write my paintings and paint my poems.
O LITTLE ROOT OF A DREAM (after P Celan)
10x12 inches mixed media on watercolor paper
O LITTLE ROOT OF A DREAM (after P Celan)
10x12 inches mixed media on watercolor paper
April 28, 2025 at 4:40 PM
I write my paintings and paint my poems.
O LITTLE ROOT OF A DREAM (after P Celan)
10x12 inches mixed media on watercolor paper
O LITTLE ROOT OF A DREAM (after P Celan)
10x12 inches mixed media on watercolor paper
"To a large extent, the problems of poets are the problems of painters."
—Wallace Stevens
—Wallace Stevens
April 18, 2025 at 4:33 PM
"To a large extent, the problems of poets are the problems of painters."
—Wallace Stevens
—Wallace Stevens
Sometimes language falls away and the line that would be script becomes a sketch. Sometimes the moon is full and turbulent and there's nothing one can do but retreat to the quiet paper and leave behind unspoken marks.
April 13, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Sometimes language falls away and the line that would be script becomes a sketch. Sometimes the moon is full and turbulent and there's nothing one can do but retreat to the quiet paper and leave behind unspoken marks.
I'm sketching to explore ideas for a series of larger works in acrylic and thinking about the connection between imagined and real spaces, and the idea of home. As an immigrant, I’ve spent my adult life thinking of home and what it means to make a home abroad.
April 12, 2025 at 1:29 PM
I'm sketching to explore ideas for a series of larger works in acrylic and thinking about the connection between imagined and real spaces, and the idea of home. As an immigrant, I’ve spent my adult life thinking of home and what it means to make a home abroad.
Lately I’ve been revisiting some unfinished pieces. This one started as a watercolor skyscape I got stuck on about a year ago and set aside. When I picked it up again and turned the paper sideways, I noticed these two figures starting to emerge from the colors.
April 6, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Lately I’ve been revisiting some unfinished pieces. This one started as a watercolor skyscape I got stuck on about a year ago and set aside. When I picked it up again and turned the paper sideways, I noticed these two figures starting to emerge from the colors.