NXSTYGALNOODZ INTERVIEW — Queer Art Collection

Whats the most enjoyable thing about doing markets?

What / enjoy most about doing markets is the opportunity to connect with people and other creatives. It's always opened up new opportunities for me, whether that's collaborations, friendships, or future projects. I get to meet people who share similar values, interests, and a genuine appreciation for creativity, which makes the experience really rewarding.

/ also love being able to showcase my art in person and see how people respond to it.

Watching someone connect with a piece and seeing what resonates with them is really special, because it reminds me why I create in the first place.

During a time where AI is everywhere and original art couldn't be more important, what do you find inspires you?

A lot of my inspiration actually started during lockdown, when social contact was restricted, and I was looking for a creative outlet. It gave me the space to reflect and explore the natural form MORE DEEPLY.

I originally started by painting myself, focusing on self-representation and the natural body. It was important for me to create work that celebrated the human form and reminded people that we all deserve to be seen and celebrated as we are. From there, my work naturally progressed, but that core inspiration of authenticity, connection, and celebrating individuality has always stayed with me.

What do you think is lacking in queer artist communities the most?

I think one of the biggest things lacking in queer artist communities is stronger support through funding and more opportunities for events. There's so much talent and creativity, but often not enough financial backing to help artists bring their ideas to life or create platforms where their work can be seen.

I also think we need more safe and inclusive creative spaces where queer artists feel comfortable expressing themselves freely, connecting with others, and building community. Having spaces like that is so important because creativity thrives when people feel supported, represented, and safe.

Cliche, but do you have artists you admire?

It may sound cliché, but yes!! One of the artists / admire most is Frida Kahlo. I admire her so deeply that / even have her tattooed on my skin, and I have also painted this portrait of her myself.

What / value most about Frida is the way she expressed pain, passion, pleasure, and everything in between through her art. Her work feels fearless, honest, and deeply emotional.

She supported women, embraced individuality, and expressed herself unapologetically through bold colours and powerful self-portraits.

she turned personal suffering into something beautiful and meaningful. and that is something i find incredibly inspiring.

Top five most played songs?

Brand new bitch - Cobra

Bloodline - Northlane

Nothing but thieves - Dead club city album

Charli xx - Wuthering Heights album

Napalm - Pendulum

Whats your movie of your life called a who is playing you?

My movie would be called "Champagne Taste, Lemonade Money" because it perfectly sums up my personality! I love the finer things in life, I have big dreams, expensive taste, and I'm always aiming high, even when my budget doesn't quite match the vision. It's about ambition, confidence, humor, and making the most out of every situation while still chasing the life i want.

I think Krysten Ritter would play me because she has that perfect mix of confidence, sarcasm, independence, and strong energy that I relate to. She can be sharp, funny, and effortlessly cool, which feels like the right fit for my character.

Some artists can find putting their art out there intimidating. How would you advise them to get past the imposter syndrome or inner monologue?

I'd say the best way to get past IMPOSTOR syndrome is to stop waiting for your work to feel "perfect" and just put it out there. Art is personal, and self-doubt is part of the process, but if you create from a genuine place, people will connect with it. I try not to overthink too much. I create what I feel in the moment. Nothing is ever overly organised in my head, but when an idea comes to me, I fixate on it and follow it through.

Your art touches sexual, political and playful spaces. Have you always pulled from so many genres?

My work naturally moves through sexual, political, and playful spaces because / pull inspiration from everywhere around me. It can come from song lyrics, colours, things sitting in my subconscious, or other creatives online.. drag queens, photographers, shibari artists. I'm really inspired by energy and emotion, so my work reflects whatever is speaking to me at that time.

You’ve spoken online about how your work touches sexual places, and how some people think that's consent. It's empowering to see how you use your platform to educate and, hopefully, protect others. Have people ever reached out in appreciation?

I wanted to put it out there for awareness because I feel it's something that gets overlooked a lot, and for a long time / even overlooked certain situations myself until i realised how much they were starting to bother me. Speaking about it openly was important to me because I know so many people experience similar things but don't always recognise it or feel comfortable talking about it.

It ended up being the post that reached the most people, and I had a lot of people message me in appreciation, sharing their own experiences and thanking me for saying something. That meant a lot, because the intention was always to create awareness and hopefully make people feel less alone.