Lady Pink. Graffiti and mural artist Lady Pink was born in Ecuador and raised in NYC. Photo courtesy of the artist.
She started making graffiti at the age of 15 and quickly became well known as the only prominent female in the graffiti subculture. Pinks art career began in 1979 as a thrill-seeking teen joining the male-dominated graffiti subculture with abandon. She proved to be as tough and creative as the best of the boys developing her style along with friends and artistic mentors Seen Doze Green Daze and others.
Over 35 years she has been working as a graffiti artist inspiring many young women and men to pursue the life of self-expression and creativity.
In the early 80s she became known as the First Lady of Graffiti for her prolific work. Photo courtesy of the artist. Learn about the First Lady of Graffiti Lady Pink and a 1979 performance of the Mercedes Ladies the first all-women rap group. Lady Pink Pink 2007 at 5Pointz.