Katrina Naomi is a poet who delves into the intricate connections between humanity and the natural world, often employing unexpected and evocative imagery. Her work is characterized by a strong visual element and a profound exploration of human emotions. Naomi focuses her writing on themes that resonate with contemporary life while drawing inspiration from history and art, crafting poetry that feels both current and timeless. Her poems have been featured on prominent UK radio and television programs and in esteemed literary journals.
Katrina Naomi’s poetry collection, Wild Persistence , written after a move from London to Cornwall, considers distance and closeness, and questions how to live. She dissects ‘dualism’ and arrival, sex and dance, a trip to Japan. There is a strong section of poems about the aftermath of an attempted rape. Her voice is convincing and contemporary.