My name is Nicole. I'm a contemporary visual artist. I make live performances and video installations. I'm from Brisbane, Australia, but I'm currently living in Berlin, Germany.

I consider myself to be an extremely friendly, open-minded and easy-going person. I love to laugh and passionately discuss many a thing. I love movies, art, and culture at large. I'm excited to see and do as much as possible - including experience new cities, and cultures - yeah!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm on couchsurfing because I want to invest in human exchange that has nothing to do with money.

Interests

• arts
• writing
• books
• literature
• poetry
• contemporary art
• walking
• movies
• music

Music, Movies, and Books

Art:
Pipilotti Rist. Candice Breitz. Ryan Trecartin.
I believe art should be hopeful, even if it's subject matter is grim.
If you're coming to Brisbane check out GoMA - it's world class.

Film:
Middle of Nowhere, Melancholia, Drive, Somewhere, The Machinist, The Fountain, Into the Wild, The Bachelorettes, etc.
However, I am passionate that there should be more films about women.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bLF6sAAMb4s&feature=player_embedded .
The world needs more brilliant films telling female stories for both sexes to enjoy.

Literature:
Maya Angelou - I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
Chris Kraus - I love Dick
Haruki Murakami - Hard-Boiled Wonderland and the End of the World (and so many of his other books)
Deirdre Bair - Anaïs Nin: A Biography

Music:
Most! Love it. Standouts include:
Radiohead, LCD Soundsystem, Caribou, Grimes, Sigur Ros, The National, Laura Marling, Daughter.

Teach, Learn, Share

I am happy to share my stories, conversation, time and skills. I want to get to know the world from your perspective and share a little of my own.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Canada, China, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Japan, New Zealand, Philippines, Scotland, Serbia, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Taiwan, United Kingdom, United States, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Germany