Paul Reps (1895–1990) was an American artist, poet, and author. He is best known for his unorthodox haiku-inspired poetry that was published from 1939 onwards. He is considered one of America's first haiku poets.
In association with his writing, Reps was also a well-received artist. Many of his books have artwork influenced by Zen Buddhism displayed in association with his writings.
Reps was widely travelled and spent a large amount of his time in Asia. InJapan, his art was widely accepted and he often went there in association with the displays of his artwork in galleries and to reaffirm his Buddhistunderstanding.
In the later years of his life, Reps made his home on the island of Maui inHawaii. In the two years before his death, he lived at the Haven Institute with his friends Jock McKeen and Bennet Wong (McKeen & Wong 1991).
INCREDIBLE -- Incredible as it may seem ... it may seem!.
— Reps ((Wong & McKeen 1995))
[edit]References
McKeen, J.; Wong, B.R. (Spring 1991), "Paul Reps - A Remembrance",Journal of Humanistic Psychology 31 (2): 44–48,doi:10.1177/0022167891312004
Wong, B.R.; McKeen, J. (1995), In and Out Of Our Own Way, Gabriola Island, BC: PD Publishing, p. 155, ISBN 0-9696755-2-6
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