Iranian Artist Nasim Makaremi moved to St. John's in October, and has been embroidering intricate designs and patterns onto sanitary pads. (Submitted by Nasim Makaremi)A St. John's artist originally from Iran is bringing her big designs to a small — and highly personal — canvas, designing intricate patterns on women's menstrual pads. "I have an obsession with women's issues and their feelings," Nasim Makaremi said in an interview with CBC Radio's Weekend AM. "Now I'm an artist in St. John's. "St. John's people are so friendly and I love [the] St. John's weather," she added.

Source: CBC News March 07, 2021 13:30 UTC