A journey of self -knowledge
Lola Miquel’s work ‘Mata’m Psychosis’, published by Tushita Edicions, presents a fascinating story about the author’s personal metamorphosis, who decides to adopt the name Lola as part of a self -reflection process that goes From June 2021 to March 2022. This text, which incorporates theatrical elements, debuted in the Beckett Room in May 2022 and will return to To be represented at the Joan Brossa Foundation in February 2025.
Creation as a release
Accompanied by illustrations by Marcel·lí Antúnez, ‘Mata’m Psychosis’ not only synthesizes Miquel’s creative trajectory, but also represents a reaction against the limitations of his previous poetic production, as he did with’ Suture. ‘. The initial question that the book opens, taken from the section ‘Travel to Ghana’, reflects a feeling of wear and tear that has been present in his previous works.
The dissolution of identity
The title of the work evokes the idea of Metempsicosi, but instead of the transmigration of the soul, Miquel explores the fragmentation of identity through multiple voices, each reflecting a facet of a constantly evolving self. Its writing allows for unrestricted freedom: ‘Nothing holds me already’, says one of the voices that inhabit the text.
A critique of contemporary society
Miquel’s poetry defies the conventions of the genre, seeking to expand the limits of his expression. ‘Mata’m Psychosis’ presents itself as a cry against collective neurosis, a visceral response to a society that often ignores the crudest realities. As Margalida Pons points out, the work has a release effect on the reader, which experiences a bewilderment that connects it with the depths of human beings.
The contrast between reality and fiction
The work contrasts the emotional intensity of narratives with shocking news that reflect the crudeness of the world today. Miquel mentions cases of violence and despair that are presented as everyday events, creating an abyss between intimate experience and external reality. “This duality reveals a society where psychosis has become a rule,” says the author.
Philosophical reflections and literary influences
Through the nine sections of the book, Miquel incorporates references to thinkers such as Simone Weil and Kafka, who serve as a reference framework for exploring issues of poverty, identity and existence. His work challenges the reader to contemplate the complexities of contemporary life and the impact of society on the individual.
A cry of freedom
In short, ‘Mata’m Psychosis’ is a deep exploration of the human condition, a cry of freedom that resonates with the intensity of a Greek tragedy. Through his provocative prose, Miquel challenges us to confront our own identities and to consider the world that surrounds us with a new perspective.
