My name is Kai Marigold. I am an artist, author, and grief tender in the Western, MA area.

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I am a queer artist based in Western Massachusetts. I am a performer, photographer, poet, burlesque dancer, and mixed media artist. My burlesque alter ego is named Celeste. I also run grief support groups and workshops, and provide individual grief tending offerings.

Performance Art

I am a burlesque performer who performs under the persona Celeste Grotesque. I approach performance art from an emergent, healing arts perspective. I am the lead choreographer with The Grotesque Burlesque healing theater arts collective company and I co-facilitate dance classes at the Cottage Street Studio. I am available for collaboration, teaching opportunities, and private events.

Visual Art

I work as a visual artist combining original photography with a mixed media approach. I also work in collage and original drawings.

I am the author of a poetry collection titled “Kitchen Sink Soup: Poems for the Grieving as well as other short poetry works.

Written Work

Grief Tending, Groups, and Workshops

I offer grief support in one on one and group settings.

I am available for collaboration on creative projects and for hire for private events as a performer. My art is available for purchase and to be shown in gallery space, please reach out via email for more information.

Photo by Rachel Rushing