Women on walls : engaging street art through the eyes of female artists

Abstract

Street art has become increasingly common in urban landscapes around the world. As an outgrowth of the modern graffiti movement, and fuelled today by social media, street art has moved from subversive origins to become a highly prized art form, including the commissioning of new works, and gallery representation. However, like the subculture from which it stems, street art remains a masculine domain, despite increasing numbers of female artists being recognised in the field. This research focuses on five artists who identified as female and contribute to street art practices. It specifically investigates how these female artists identify, interact and interpret the subculture of street art. As such, the current literature is expanded by exploring the cultural and social frameworks of street art, the impact of the internet and social media, the role of gender and bringing the contribution of women into focus.

Date of Award	2017
Original language	English