ARTIST CV

AWARDS, EXHIBITIONS, ACCOLADES AND PUBLICATIONS

Exhibitions

2020: Deep South Community Exhibition

Scarborough, Cape Town, South Africa

 

2021: Coming Home Exhibition

Imibala Gallery, Graaff Reinet, South Africa

 

2021: Vuleka Award Top 40

ArtB Gallery, Cape Town, South Africa

 

2021: Dreams & Dreamscapes group exhibition

Bright Street Gallery, Somerset West, South Africa

 

2021: Sasol New Signatures Top 100

Pretoria Art Museum, Pretoria, South Africa

 

2021: Deep South Community Exhibition

Scarborough, Cape Town, South Africa

 

2022: Ideas Cartel First Thursdays

Brunch, Cape Town, South Africa

 

2022: Member’s Exhibition, ArtB

ArtB Gallery, Cape Town, South Africa

 

2022: Vuleka Award Top 40

ArtB Gallery, Cape Town, South Africa (2 pieces)

 

2023: South African representative at the Zeearts Art Connects Women DARE TO DREAM exhibition

Le Patio, Al Habtoor Palace, Dubai, U.A.E

 

2024: Member’s Exhibition, ArtB

ArtB Gallery, Cape Town, South Africa

 

2024: MILK Exhibition, Kingsbridge Art

Kingsbridge Art, Cape Town, South Africa

 

2024: Vuleka Award Top 40

ArtB Gallery, Cape Town, South Africa (2 pieces)

 

2024: Unleashed! Feminine Rage

The Viewing Room Art Gallery, Pretoria, South Africa (4 pieces)

Awards, publications and accolades

(Descending date order)

 

UPCOMING:

September 2024: work and artist feature in Suboart Magazine

Work accepted for artwork and artist feature in Suboart Magazine print edition.

 

ONGOING:

Artistic collaboration with AMANDA PALMER, lead singer, bestselling author, human rights activist and TED speaker, and THE DRESDEN DOLLS, internationally recognised for their unique and theatrical stage presence, and their strong stance on  topics including gender rights, personal freedom and inclusivity. McQueen’s art is globally recognised and commended by their diverse fanbase, echoing the spirit and aesthetic of the duo and the ethos they embody. Below are a collection of some of the posters which Niki created the art for, including the iconic Reunited image which celebrated the band’s reunion tour in 2023.

 

PREVIOUS:

August 2024: 2 works placed in the top 40 of the Vuleka Award

ArtB Gallery, Cape Town, South Africa

Artworks:

The Lover The Lover

mater vulnus (The Mother Wound) 1975-2023 mater vulnus
(The Mother Wound)
1975-2023

June 2024: Artwork featured by Globe Soup

Work featured as headliner in the Flash Fiction ‘Inspired by Art’ edition by Globe Soup.

 

April 2024: Published in The Shallot

Work and poetry published in The ShallotJournal of Mental Health, Art, & Literature, USA.

 

March 2024: Published in Meat For Tea

Three artworks published in Meat For Tea, Massachusetts, USA.

 

2023: Featured in in-depth interview with the Deckle Edge

Down The Rabbit Hole With South African Artist Niki McQueen

 

2023: Published in Women Artists around the World

Leap of Faith, published in ‘Women Artists around the World’ Vol. 4, by Art Connects Women, Zeearts Gallery.

 

2022: 2 works placed in the top 40 of the Vuleka Award

ArtB Gallery, Cape Town, South Africa

Artworks: Deer Me, Self Portrait 2022 (L); F-Stop (R)

Vuleka 2022

 

2021: Placed in the top 40 of the Vuleka Award

ArtB Gallery, Cape Town, South Africa

Artwork: Wonder

Wonder

 

2021: Placed in the Sasol New Signatures Competition Top 100

Pretoria Art Museum, Pretoria, South Africa

Artwork: Summer in Plagueland

Summer in Plagueland

 

2021: Copic Awards 2021 – African regional award

International

Artwork: Thandi on Red and Gold

Thandi on Red and Gold