“Just who is Bambi? The graffiti star was dubbed ‘the female Banksy’ when she gained more widespread public attention in 2011 with the appearance of her striking image of the late Amy Winehouse on a Camden Town doorway. Like her male counterpart, she keeps her identity secret. And now, just like the renowned Bristol artist, her work costs tens of thousands of pounds: where once she simply paid tribute to the style of celebrities such as Winehouse, David Beckham and Kate Moss, today she is commissioned by international A-list entertainers, including Rihanna, Robbie Williams, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt.” A woman is making a splash in the male-dominated world of graffiti art. Read more about Bambi—and what her celebrity means for street art—at The Guardian: bit.ly/1qiDtIG We’re looking forward to seeing diverse creative projects come to fruition during the 2015 Retreat! Artists in Residence and Retreat Fellowship recipients will be announced on October 1st!
Posted on: Fri, 29 Aug 2014 19:00:01 +0000
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