It’s about time we show our appreciation exclusively to all of the incredible women street artists out there. #AFWBW was created so we can share and discover new art for women by women, even after Women’s History Month has ended. Every time you use this hashtag, you’re supporting positive female representation and empowering women street artists in the process. Let’s kick things off with these creative and talented women street artists you should follow on Instagram.
Sara Erenthal
Women Are by Sara Erenthal (@saraerenthalart), Knickerbocker Ave., Brooklyn, NY
Sara Erenthal (@saraerenthalart) is a Brooklyn-based artist whose art is inspired by her life, including her very strict upbringing as a Neturei Karta Jew in Borough Park. In her community, freedom of expression for women through hairstyles and clothing (or lack thereof) was forbidden. After finding her voice in art, Sara began sharing her story through quirky sketches of female-characters sporting fire-engine red lipstick that were popping up all over the city.
“Women Are” (the mural above) by Sara Erenthal was discovered on 191 Knickerbocker Ave., in Brooklyn, NY.
Nicole Salgar
Warrior Woman by Nicole Salgar (@nmsalgar) & Chuck Berrett, Central Sq., Lynn, MA
Nicole Salgar (@nmsalgar) is a Miami-born artist now residing in Brooklyn, New York. Inspired by what she calls “Latin Folk Art”, Nicole transitioned from the fashion industry to the street art world and curated her first group art show in 2013 in Bushwick. Her robust, mystical and often heroic female characters seen around the world mirror her love for comics and horror movies, in a unique, gothic-fairy kind of way.
“Warrior Women” (the mural above) was discovered on 33 Central Sq., in Lynn, Massachusetts.
Aquarela Sabol
Devana by Aquarela Sabol, (@Aquarelaart), Welling Ct., Long Island City, NY
Aquarela (@Aquarelaart) is a Miami-based fine artist who developed a passion for spray paint, rust, reclaimed wood and found objects as fine art mediums. Her favorite murals to paint are portraits of females with a sensual presence and she is deeply influenced by symbolism and spirituality. “Devana”, an Aquarela mural located on Welling Ct. in Long Island City, New York straddles the line of classy and provocative. The Slavic goddess sports a psychedelic-horned Viking-esque hat covering her eyes and using one arm to cover her bare chest.
“Devana” (the mural above) was discovered on 28-10 14th St., Long Island City, New York.
Women’s History Month is almost over, but it doesn’t have to end. Follow these women street artists and share your favorite art for women by women with others by using the hashtag #AFWBW on Instagram, Twitter, or Tumblr.