Joel Chace Libros

Exploring the fragility of nationhood, the collection delves into themes of placemaking and placelessness through meditative and evocative lyrics. Chace presents vivid imagery, capturing moments like a flooded village, a library, and a trombone, while reflecting on the diverse voices that shape a shifting United States. The work emphasizes the idea of belonging, where the only constant is the voice that emerges, highlighting the tension between identity and dislocation.