Solveig Barlow, aka Sol, is a 10 year old female graffiti artist. In an industry dominated by men, Sol is celebrated for her work and has recently been compared to another British street artist named Banksy. But the young miss dismisses the comparison in a very Alpha Female-like attempt to be recognized on her own merit as a graffiti artist. To date Ms. Barlow, who began spray painting at the age of 8, has created 20 legal graffiti pieces which can be found in her hometown of Brighton, England.Utilizing bright colors and cartoon-like characters, Sol's art is a statement of the zestful inner-child as opposed to graffiti that symbolizes gang culture and territorial markings. From zoo animals to breakfast foods, Sol creates dreamworlds underneath highway overpasses and abandoned building walls. In response to the growing popularity of her work, she has also begun to expand the scope of her artistry by dabbling in tattoos. Not only has she been asked to design tattoo art for customers, she's also putting the needle to the skin herself. Who says you can't start a lucrative career before you've even hit puberty!?
I'm diggin little Miss' steez hardcore. Tattoos, graffiti and inner child aside... check the hat, stunna shades and gold chain Sol's rockin! If that isn't a modern manifestation of true 80's hip hop, I don't know what is. Much love, young sistah!
Get acquainted @ Flickr: SuperSolveig
"I have no plans to stop so watch out for me."
-Sol, age 10.
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