Kaytee Thrun Unapologetic Poet - Artist - Storyteller - Bitch - Spoken Word Performer

History of Kaytee, Glass Half Full Goth ®

My love affair with creating began as a child spending every afternoon in my parent's floral and antique shop. As the only daughter of artistic parents with few limitations, my eyes were always able to see the beauty and potential in even the strangest things. On one trip to an auction with my parents, we came home with a rickshaw, a wicker coffin, a king’s sword and scepter, and a laboratory skeleton. Many days like that one fueled my sense of imagination and eccentricity. Over time, my hands and mind have experimented with many forms of creativity that allow me to bring a feeling or an image to life through art that can be shared everyday with everyone around me. Having published multiple books with more on the horizon, the journey to combine words and images to master a “novel-in-poems” never ceases. Drawing from my past as a fine art fair jeweler, the desire to collaborate with other visual artists, photographers, and crafters is a form of hypnosis and it has me under its spell. At this juncture of my life finding my own extraordinary side has been a journey and my stories are screaming to be told. It is with great hope that you may find a piece of my work that will inspire you to be who you are. “Remember to thank those who inspire you.” - Kaytee Thrun
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Next LIVE Show October 4

I will be performing LIVE at the NEITHERWORLD FESTIVAL Underground Lounge 952 West Newport Avenue, Chicago, IL 60657, USA October 4, 2024 performing right before the headliner, event 7 p.m.-2 a.m. Performance by Kaytee Thrun + 5 metal/goth metal bands, performers, and DJs all in a Beetlejuice themed event. Stop by and experience the dark side of Chicago. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/neitherworld-tickets-1006204242977 Use code "recentlydeceased" for 30% off tickets (makes them like $9)
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'Discarding the Rag Doll'

"Discarding the Rag Doll" (Latest Book/Album Description) Embark on a journey from bitter to sweet in this romantically macabre immersive novels-in-poems. Explore 99 poems and 90+ pieces of art and photography telling stories of faded scars. Now is not the time to step cautiously, but to dive towards a rabbit hole knotted together by words spun somewhat lovely. - Kaytee Thrun The print/ebook was published in October of 2022 and the 4-LP audio spoken work collection with soundscapes is partialy released and forthcoming (release scheudle below). Print/ebook versus audio LP collection: Same Name, Same Works, but an ENTIRELY unique and different dark and immerssive romantically macabre poetry experience. Print Book/ebook Credits: Cover Painting by Alberto Aprea Headshot Photography by Nathan James Visit Website Contributing Book Artists: Alberto Aprea, Johnny Perkins, Amy Kollar Anderson, Friederike Gropler, and Heather Dittmar Editing, Formatting, and Graphic Design by Marie Lee Download FREE ebook direct from me. Use discount code MACABRE4FRIENDS CLICK HERE Order Autographed Print Book + Goodie Bag + ebook CLICK HERE Audio 4-LP Collection Credits: "Discarding the Rag Doll" the 4-album spoken word poetry collection containing 99 tracks and 2 full hours with soundscapes. Recorded, mixed and mastered by William Faith at 13 Studio, Chicago, IL Visit WebsiteSoundscapes (music) by William FaithCover Photography by Nathan James Visit WebsiteCover Fashion Styling/Apparel by Vincenza at Psylo Fashion Visit WebsitePhotography/Production Assistance by Jason Pfrommer Creative Direction by D B Lee Shot at Vintage Studios Los Angeles STREAMING EVERYWHERE! Part 1: My Past Lovers - OUT NOW Part 2: My Instigators - OUT NOW Part 3: My Ghosts - Out 12/2024 Part 4: My Philosophers - Out 1/2025

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Brought to you by October City Press "The Bookstore" with Autographed Poetry Books from me and my curated Chicago poet and artists friends (with curated merch BUNDLES included FREE with books) "The Art Gallery" where you can buy prints from my books or OOAK art and prints by OCP contributing artists "The Apparel Shop" mini alternative clothing line, including the OCP pumpkin logo "eye witness" "The Giftshop" is full of creative or spooky bookworm loving gifts 'The Poetica Shop" is solely for merch branded from our ensemble
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Media/Press Use Photographs

Feel free to use the below photos for media, press, or research purposes only. Please credit the listed photographer. For specific photography needs, additional photos, specific event photos, or additional media information, please contact jm@kayteethrun.com
"Discarding the Rag Doll" cover Photography by Nathan James
Primary Headshot Photography by Nathan James
Secondary Headshot Photography by Nathan James
Alternate Shot Photography by Nathan James
Art Shot "Downtown Los Angeles"Photography by Jason Pfrommer
Art Shot "Window" Photography by Johnny Perkins
Art Shot "The Poetica Shoot" Photography by Jason Pfrommer
Casual Headshot "The Riverwalk" Photography by Jason Pfrommer
Art Shot "Nostalgia 90's" Photography by D B Lee
Art Shot "Fading Away" Photography by Johnny Perkins

What is Chicago's "The Poetica"?

  • Mid-2023, I got the idea to create an all female ensemble of curated strong talented women with the gifts of both poetry and spoken word performance. We are a diverse yet cohesive group of 3. Currently, we are myself Kaytee Thrun, Faith C.Rice, and Chalet Lorraine.

  • We are Chicago's very own diverse female poetry and spoken work ensemble. We are bestowed with a love of painting and messing with words to create stories. We are in love with the beauty of the language and we are guessing you are as well, if you ended up here. So, who are we?

  • We are lifelong creatives and literary artists with 4 books in print and more coming.
  • We are proud, smart, strong, and eloquent women from Chicago.
  • We are believers in and lovers of the beautiful auditory art form of Spoken Word Poetry.
  • We are humans with unique and diverse backgrounds, crossing national boundaries, generations, and social constructs to create one respective and collective performance that shares all our voices and stories equally.
  • We are open to all types of events in IL/IN/WI with no travel fee. Domestic and International travel available for a higher fee and safety concessions will need to be met for the performers.
  • Based on needs, we can accomomdate any size event utilizing 1-3 poets. We can provide 1 poet emcee for an event at your upscale bar. Or, you are a music promoter and would love some entertinment to bridge the tear-down pauses during multi-band gigs in the midwest.We can perform for an entire school of kids 7th grade through university. Also, considering your specific needs and goals in mind, we can do a solid "performance" for 45-60 minutes and kick off the event incorporating your theme. Book signings and a merch booth free of charge. We also do our best to do a meet & greet to see everyone who wants to meet us face to face. Additionally, we can run an open mic post event and involve the audience.
  • We can ALSO do scaled down versions of all these event types for online education via Zoom or your preferred video conferencing platform.
'The Poetica' trio Official Website
thepoetica.com
Spoken Word Performance Video Clips
Videos (last section)
"My Creative Process Described" Interview
AUDIO INTERVIEW

My Recent Artistic Collaborators

Alberto Aprea
Visual Artist
Amy Kollar Anderson
Visual Artist
Friederike Gröpler
Visual Artist
Jason Pfrommer
Photographer
Heather Dittmar
Doll Artist
Johnny Perkins
Photographer
Angela Grey
Stylist, Make-up Artist, Model, & Visual Artist
Jon Martin
October City Press, Artist Manager
Marie Lee
Stylist, Creative Director, & Marketing
D B Lee
Photographer, Creative Direction, & Marketing
Chalet Lorraine & Faith Rice
Members of "the poetica" ensemble
Michael Addison
Security
RELEASE of "Discarding the Rag Doll, Pt: 3, My Ghosts" on February 29, 2024 streaming on every platform

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Contact Information

October City Press Jon Martin, Artist Manager Email jm@kayteethrun.com or complete the form below Contact regarding Kaytee Thrun, The Poetica, or any of the October City Press creative team