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Ri Ekl or Richard Ekl (born April 4, 1984, in Budapest, Hungary) is a Hungarian experimental poet based in London, UK.

Early life and education[edit]

Ekl was born in Budapest to academic parents. He completed his high school education in Budapest and moved to England for his higher studies. Ekl graduated with a specialization in Mathematics for Machine Learning from Imperial College London, focusing on mathematical models and predictive analytics.[1][2]

Works[edit]

Alongside his technical career, Ekl developed a unique form of poetry that utilizes Microsoft Excel as a platform for artistic expression. In his works, he integrates Excel formulas and functions into the structure of his poems, allowing the numerical data to interact with words to create rhythm and meaning. Ekl’s innovative approach merges the precision of mathematics with the emotive power of poetry, challenging traditional boundaries between disciplines. His poetic works often feature alongside visual elements like graphs and tables, highlighting the thematic connections between the numerical components and the poetic narrative.[3]

He has published in journals, such as:

Bibliography[edit]

  • Poisoned Seed: ISBN 979-8328194952

References[edit]

  1. ^ Ekl, Ri. "BORN WITH THORNS". The Rush (Spring/Summer 24). USA: Mount St Mary's University.
  2. ^ Ekl, Richard (May 2024). "I'm out of it no.2". Shot Glass Journal (43). USA: MMuse-Pie Press.
  3. ^ "Richard Ekl". pw.org. Poets & Writers, Inc. 19 April 2024. Retrieved 2024-07-08.
  4. ^ Ekl, Ri (19 April 2024). "Amidst Rugged Grace". Poor Yorick Journal (Spring 2024). USA: Western Connecticut State University: 59.
  5. ^ Ekl, Ri. McFarland, Allie; Jordan, Bolay (eds.). "Excel, and Ekl". Antilang. 3 (Winter 2019). Canada: The Anti-Languorous Project: 25. ISSN 2561-5610. Archived from the original on 2020-10-26. Retrieved 2024-05-03.
  6. ^ Ekl, Ri. "Tables". The Quiet Feather (4). UK: JpWalliss: 25. Archived from the original on 2008-07-05. Retrieved 2024-05-04.