On this day in 1907, legendary artist, feminist icon, and extraordinary woman, Frida Kahlo was born, whose worldwide popularity has been on the rise ever since the early nineties. Her art, personal narrative, disability-stricken and tragedy-enduring, yet fully, passionately lived life has captivated many hearts after biographies have been published about her – no wonder […]
9 Lessons Attending an Art University Taught Me
From persistence, confidence, individuality and the art of winging it, here are 9 things I learnt at uni. Besides my ever so exciting Costume with Performance Design degree, of course. Share This:
45 Hours in Warsaw
Spontaneous getaway to a gloomy Warsaw; the city of candy-coloured houses, Polish roulette, tasty vegan versions of traditional meals, and a lesser mentioned proto-feminist, Marie Curie. Share This:
Fuerteventura III – Eating Vegan on Vacation
Keeping a suspicious-looking white powder at hand and assembling makeshift Buddha bowls from the sides at a hotel’s buffet: my endeavours at eating vegan on the island of Fuerteventura. Share This:
Fuerteventura II – Road Tripping the Island
Exploring the tranquil villages and stunning beaches of Fuerteventura, the quiet volcanic island with landscapes cut from a Star Wars movie. Share This:
Fuerteventura I – Morro Jable, Jandía, and all the Animals Around
Endless beaches, friendly squirrels and parrots galore, donkeys roaming free: a laid-back week in my kind of paradise. Share This:
British Culture 101: 12 Things No Amount Of English Classes Can Teach You
We all know that the British drive on the wrong side of the road and use some extra u’s in words that Americans have deemed unnecessary, and that you cannot wash your hands without either burning or freezing them numb, but there are a lot more to this fascinating country that I only found out […]
A Letter to My Past Self
Dear 2014 Niki, You don’t know this yet, but three and a half years from now, you’ll be standing in this exact same spot, happily clutching on to your final hand-in receipt. Your huge portfolio will have shrunk into a website, and while you’ll have lost that favourite yellow scarf of yours on a night […]
Dinner with a Dysfunctional Family: Festen at the Arts University Bournemouth (Review)
An academic theatre review I wrote as part of my scenography unit last year – it now serves as great inspiration for a similarly minimalistic (and disturbing) play I’m currently designing for, Marlowe’s Edward II. Share This:
DIY Brass Cane Heads, Paperweights, and Other Vintage-looking Goodies
A guide to resin casting to help you create custom cane heads and other metal-looking decoration resembling vintage goodies. Think drawer knobs, paperweights, figurines… the possibilities are endless. Share This: