SP.

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My name is Sophie, aka SP. I’m an Auckland-based artist and poet who loves combining my love of words with my love for embroidery, carefully handcrafting poetry books, wall-hangings broaches and more. I created my first poetry chapbook in 2018 and I’ve been proudly a part of Auckland Zinefest since then. My main mission is to spread the beauty and fun of poetry as far and wide as possible. As part of this mission, I was a host at NZ’s longest-running Open Mic event, Poetry Live! for 7 years and continue to perform poetry at various open mics, slams and other events whenever I can.

When I’m not busy performing or embroidering new art, you can find me with my typewriter throughout Tāmaki Makaurau, coming up with poems for people on the spot as a Typewriter Poet. Poetry for life!

Instagram: @sp_thepoet