Calhoun Works

Sisyphan, Vol. 3 is not only a collection of q***r and trans works, but a declaration of self-hood. Building it motivated me to be more honest about who I was and who I wanted to be. Now that it is almost here, I have decided not to be so cagey about my identity. Starting now, I am no longer only trans in Chicago, in the particular spaces I've designated safe, but everywhere—

Aunty (they/she) is a trans nonbinary designer and poet dedicated to preserving space, time, and material for the exploration of self by all people.

We let God sort out the rest.

Somewhat late, but I wanted to personally thank everyone who came out to the yard sale and all the vendors that showed up for us! I had a good time hosting the whole thing and I can't wait to do more with !

If you haven't heard yet, I convinced some friends of mine to let me sell a whole yard at their co-op space, and I was wondering if anyone else wanted to join me??

You don't need to have vending experience, you just need a couple bucks and some stuff you're trying to get rid of before the month ends. It's a great time to start making way for the "new you" or whoever you're bringing in to this year!

Link to form in bio 💖

THANKS A TON TO AND EVERY WHO CAME OUT THIS PAST WEEKEND!

It was so nice being in such a fun and creative space, and I couldn't have asked for a better start to a perfect weekend. Due to the poor quality of my phone, I didn't really take the time to take pictures outside of this one of a Tesla Truck I drew from memory, but believe me when I say it was a good ol' time!

I believe that will be the last big event I'll be vending for as I have a lot of scheming and house cleaning to do before the year ends, so if you missed seeing me or missed an opportunity to cop one of my curiously crafted wares, you'll have to wait on the online shop update (whenever that happens 😜) or catch me in the new year.

Much love to all of you and thanks again for your support! If I don't see you over the holidays, I look forward to seeing you again in the new year 💖

This is what I'll be doing instead of Inktober this year. 31 days. 31 movies. Anytime. Any place. Starting today.

Today is the day we read poetry in a former post office! It would be cool if you came around — it's nice to see a familiar face. Doors open at 7:30 and masks are required 💚

So, I mentioned it in a longer post a little while back, but I will be reading poetry next Wednesday for the Poetry Reading Series and I've prepped a small zine in lieu of the event! I will be reading from this and possibly some other sources, so if you wanted to check it out I've left a link to a free digital version in my bio.

I'm also printing some physical copies to bring with me to the Reading, so if you'd like something more tactile just let me know!

A few pics from a very busy weekend — the first of many this month 💚🩷❤️

Thank you to and everyone for having .patches and I and our whole crew at Freshly Squeezed! It was a wonderful time!

⚠️ ATTENTION POETS, PROSAISTS AND ARTIST OF ALL SORTS! ⚠️

At the time of writing I am awaiting a train to Grayslake to look at some hand-me-downs. By the time this is posted I will sitting on the upper deck, reading a book and contemplating Sisyphan's next steps. I hope by the time I arrive that you will have also given thought to Sisyphan and the role you will play in bringing it to life!

I will be contacting a few friends and acquaintances to gauge their interest in being a part of the next volume of this little zine I've been putting together, but if you don't hear from me in the next few days and you are interested in writing or illustrating for the project, please feel free to dm me or email me at [email protected] for more info ❤️