05BH004 (1915–2019): Generation of Poetic Constraints from River Flow Data

Abstract

“05BH004 (1915–2019)” is a poem that has scientific data embedded in its form. Historical hydrometric data were used to create visual constraints for this creative work, which is a fusion of poetry and scientific information that functions as an unconventional way to interrogate data, a science communication tool, and a stand-alone piece of literary art. “05BH004 (1915–2019)” is a case study in generating poetic constraints from data while simultaneously performing process through its poetic narrative.