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The woodcuts convey a sense of joy and energy, whether exploring the symbolism of gestures, playing with form and color, or expressing a mood or emotion. \n<\/div>\n<div>\n<\/div>\n<div>Penny Boxall&rsquo;s new poems were specially written to accompany the woodcuts. In their clarity and playfulness, their range of mood and their deceptive simplicity, they form a remarkable creative synergy with the art works. \n<\/div>\n<div>\n<\/div>\n<div>During the coronavirus pandemic the subject of hands &ndash; and the idea of touch or its absence &ndash; has taken on a new significance. 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