Sandra Fabara, better known as Lady Pink, is considered the first lady of the graphite, a world dominated by men.
The career of the Ecuadorian raised in New York began in the 70s. At that time Lady Pink was barely 16 years old, so she had to escape from her home to make the walls of the Metro in that city her own and thus carry carried out his first works.
In those years, when her name was not yet known, the young woman ventured into dangerous neighborhoods in search of an industrial warehouse where she could capture her creations and texts.
When the urban artists of New York met in the streets, Lady Pink stood out because she was the only woman among dozens of men.
For her this represented an opportunity since as a feminist she not only sought to empower other women by doing what she liked, but she also wanted to educate her colleagues, teach them that they could show her respect and support.
Little by little his talent was recognized by both his peers and strangers, so he soon began to stand out in that world. By the time she turned 21, Lady Pink was already a personality of the urban art in New York and was invited to mount to present her first exhibition as an urban artist in an art gallery.
Since then his work has been exhibited in major art collections around the world, including the Whitney Museum in New York, the MET, Brooklyn Museum and the Groningen Museum in the Netherlands.
Lady Pink has undoubtedly made significant contributions to the world of urban art, but beyond that, she transformed the perception of graphite as something that could only remain in the street and could transcend galleries and museums.
And as if having a successful career in the art world weren't enough, Lady Pink also runs, together with her husband, a company dedicated to creating murals around the world.
Through their company they bring to life monumental works of graffiti in New York and in various countries.
At a time when women who were dedicated to urban art were few, Lady Pink set the example that it was possible and made the way, one that to this day shines in its own light.