Solveig: Bansky light
You all have heard of Banksy, the famous European masked super crusader for art, justice, and the graffiti way. Well, if you haven't heard, there's a new sheriff in town, and she is only ten years old! Yep, you heard me true believers. Ten. Years. Old. Meet Solveig, an adorable, young girl armed with a can of spray paint and ideas, and a million ways to express them. Expert graffiti artists are deeming her "the young Picasso of street art."
Solveig, or Sol, as she is known in her art, has been painting her designs on legal graffiti sites since the age of eight. While watching other artists work she inquired if she could have a go at it, and the rest is history. She began painting sites around Brighton, Sussex. Her style is described as bold, colorful, and clean. So far, the little Banksy has produced twenty large works which consists of cartoon characters. Her collage of characters include: sharks, snorkellers, zombies, and fried breakfasts.
Unlike her predecessor, when she is finished with a work, she will date and sign it and stand alongside her work for a picture.
You would think such a big wig would lead a fabulous life. Nope, Sol is just like any other ten year old and her interests besides painting are playing with her Barbies and collecting Dr. Who cards. You go Sol! You are my kind of artist....and geek!
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