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Read the text below about Lady Pink and then answer the questions that follow. For questions 1-9, choose the best answer (A, B or C).
Lady Pink
Sandra Fabara rose to prominence as a significant figure in the graffiti and street art movements of the early 1980s. She is better known as Lady Pink, a pseudonym she chose to distinguish herself as a female street artist in a predominantly male-dominated scene. Sandra Fabara was born in the country of Ecuador in 1969 but moved to New York in the USA at the age of seven. Although she initially aspired to be an architect like her father, her exposure to local street artists and her rich cultural background influenced her artistic journey, ultimately leading her to create art which reflects both her cultural roots and her experiences in the city of New York.
In 1979, while still in high school, Sandra Fabara discovered her passion for graffiti; she risked visiting various rough neighbourhoods around New York at night to paint the walls of buildings using her unique style of rich, vibrant colours. Inspired by Victorian romances from the 19th century and the colour pink’s association with femininity, she adopted the name ‘Lady Pink’ as her artistic identity. By combining her artistic talent with her love for history, she created a unique identity for herself in the art world. In less than a year, her talent began to attract attention not only on the streets but also from renowned galleries. In 1980, her work was showcased in the pioneering New York exhibition, GAS: Graffiti Art Success for America, a pivotal event that contributed to the rise of the graffiti art movement. Two years later, she starred in the independent film Wild Style, portraying a character named Rose Lady Bug. This role significantly increased her artistic influence on a global scale, earning her the title of ‘The First Lady of Graffiti’, helping elevate graffiti from being seen as mere vandalism to a respected and legitimate art form. Following her initial successes, Lady Pink showcased her work at the New York exhibition Graffiti Artists, further boosting her visibility and leading her work to be featured in various magazines and TV shows, undeniably establishing her status as a prominent figure of street art.
Since the 1980s, despite facing gender discrimination, Lady Pink has been showcasing her art in exhibitions around the globe, promoting the recognition of street art as a valid and valued art form. However, her work is no longer limited to walls; it has grown to include canvas art, murals, and collaborations on many different projects. She also speaks out for the recognition of women in the arts, highlighting their important place in the world of art. She also lectures at universities on her experiences in the art world, emphasing how street art can impact communities, and the ways artists can use their skills to contribute positively to society. __________, she offers workshops where she shares practical knowledge about creating murals and the artistic processes involved, inspiring the next generation of artists to explore their creativity.
1. From what you read in the 1st paragraph, you understand that Sandra Fabara
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