is a poet, baker, and mischief maker creating in the Greater Boston area.
i.n.k.
it/its or xe/xem/xyr
It explores the incredulous nature of indoctrination through its intersecting identities.
Grief Map, a poetry x fiber arts multi media tapestry project.
On display at: Ciao! Boston, July 2025.
The author, i.n.k., delights in writing poetry and nonfiction as well as creating mixed media pieces. Xe combine skills like writing, book binding, collage, fiber arts, and printmaking, together; in order to create artwork that both emotes and visually reveals layers of contemplation. i.n.k. enjoys creating art that allows it to confess; hoping that xyr vulnerability can comfort and generate inspiration for its audience. As a displaced person, i.n.k. finds it healing to honor its personal history and the histories of the marginalized communities it belongs to. Often, these identities and other creatives from within the 617 (and beyond!) are whose communications with i.n.k have guided xem and xyr art clearest towards exploring and understanding what it truly means to belong.
about the author
workshops * poetry readings * editing * craft lessons *
workshops * poetry readings * editing * craft lessons *
i.n.k. is always interested in running collage and multimedia art workshops (for ages children - seniors) as well as facilitating poetry readings and craft/form workshops.
Inquire below if you would like to hire it for an event or project!
there's a poem somewhere in what you just said!
there's a poem somewhere in what you just said!
Publications, Events, Readings, Oh My!
April 2023
June 2023
en*gendered lit mag archive: Bottom Dysphoria vs. Gay Sex Ghazal & Preparing-To-Fuck-A-Stranger-Panic
en*gendered lit mag archive: "Have you ever worried about perpetuating toxic masculinity?" & Animaled Gender
July 2023
Decadent Cosmos Zine: Midnight Breakfast, Our Lady's Beetle
November 2023
November 2023
Driftwood Communal Grieving Event 2023; (performance at 1:20:09) Our Lady's Beetle
October 2023
November 2023
January 2024
fifth wheel press, secrets in the garden: kindling adoration
Butch-Femme Press Issue 2: ‘Butch-Femme Desires’ poem feat, It’s Gonna Be Gay! Purchase copy here~
March 2024
March 2024
Daughter Lit Mag, Substack release, My Pinot Grigio Girl
March 2024
Midnight Society Workshop, Poemifying Through Tarot
April 2024
Mayors Poetry Program 2024: Resilience, Honorable Mention
Culture House Poetry Reading & Community Open Mic, celebrating two Bottlecap Press Poets, myself and:
Leticia Priebe Rocha (her chapbook here)
May 2024
Daughter Lit Mag, Substack release, If acceptance is a key / will you set me free?
June 2024
August 2024
Lex Pride, Summer Series: Poetry x Collage, in person/all ages.
October 2024
Lex Pride, Guest Artist for Elementry Group Afterschool Program.
Decadent Cosmos farewell event: Ciao! Boston. Featured poet. Debut exhibition of Grief Map, a poetry x fiber arts multi media tapestry project.
July 2025