If you're in New York City and plugged into the young-person art scene, you know artist Grace Miceli. Or maybe you heard about her like us, through The New York Times highlighting "Girls at Night on the Internet," the completely Drake-related exhibit Miceli curated at Alt Space gallery .

Or maybe she's new to you, but if you're reading this it's too late* you know about her now.

Suffice to say she rules, we're fans of her deceptively naive art -and here she is discussing holiday gifting, Drake, dragons and intersectional feminist literature.

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The Thread: What stands out as the best gift you've ever given?

I love making drawings for my friends and family-especially of them. And maybe one day when I'm widely famous they can sell them for lots of money.

What's the best gift you've ever received?

My friend Jeffery commissioned his brother to paint a portrait of me facing Drake in the style of the "Nothing Was The Same" album artwork. It's probably my favorite thing in the whole entire world.

Do you have a holiday shopping strategy? Do you make plans and spread sheets, or fly by the seat of your pants at the last possible minute?

I usually make notes in my phone, so yeah: Thanks for reminding me.

What's the weirdest or most extreme thing you've ever done to create or secure the perfect gift?

This is making me self-conscious about my gift-giving efforts, but I have put in many hours exploring the depths of dragon-related eBay items.

What is "the perfect gift," anyway? What makes for the ultimate in giving or receiving?

Thoughtfulness feels great and practicality is good for those of us who are financially challenged. I like indulging my friend's current obsessions, like Chipotle gift cards and Justin Bieber posters.

What would you get for your BFF?

Intersectional feminist theory literature.

Feel free to allow us to alert your friends and family in this very public format: what would you love to unwrap this year?

The X-Girl Fur Tote Bag & everything from MadeMe 's current collection!