Episode notes
In this episode of NeedleXChange I interview Niki McDonald.
Niki McDonald, also known as TapestryGirl, is an Australian needlework artist whose urban pop art portraits use modern street art styles to tell stories of iconic characters she has created.
In this second part of our interview, we talk about how Niki’s work fits within the art ecosystem, her local art scene in Sydney, and she shares a regal fact about a previous job that you’re going to love.
Timestamps:
00:01:10 - How Niki manages projects
00:07:30 - How needlepoint gives street art another chance
00:08:10 - Bob Girl - The Urban Explorer
00:16:30 - The benefits of an alter-ego
00:19:45 - How Niki’s work fits within the broader artistic ecosystem
00:27:00 - The Australiana project
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