Poet and sculptor Eric Magrane clarifies his creative process for Petra Groenenberg, who was on hand to listen to Magrane's reading of his work "Desert Water, Desert Light" at the De Grazia Little Gallery on Sunday afternoon.

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When artist Eric Magrane moved to Arizona from Maine seven years ago to pursue hismaster's in fine arts, he probably didn't imagine how the colors, scenery and energy of the Southwest would affect him.

"I love it here. I love the sharpness," Magrane said Sunday afternoon at the De Grazia Little Gallery "Desert Water, Desert Light" reception, where he read his poetry and displayed his work. "I'm drawn more and more to it in my poetry."

Magrane spends his days as a hiking guide, studying the landscape, and then translates his haiku-inspired verse onto glass and mirrors through sandblasting. The effect is engaging, offering varying impressions of the words, depending on the viewers' position.

"Desert Water, Desert Light" will continue through Feb. 10 at the De Grazia Little Gallery, 6300 N. Swan Road. Admission is free.