Fafinettes - Fafi

1994 was the year Fafinettes came to live. Fafi,

born in Tourlouse France is a street artist who

explores femininity through stereotypes and this is

the foremost idea she brings across in her artworks.

Fafi calls the girls in her works “Fafinettes” which

alongside them she has created a world filled with

creatures, homes and cars and this is called The

Carmine Vault.

Fafi’s big break came when Sony discovered her

works and asked her to design a 6 character toy set

for their time capsule collection. From there Fafi has

since done collections for Adidas, Coca-Cola and

M.A.C cosmetics. Her works have also been featured

in prestigious magazines such as Vogue and Elle.

Fafi’s works are some of my favourite street art works

as shes different from other Graffiti artists with her

feminine and fun characters. Her works appeal to many

females around the world as each and every character

features a stereotype and this is where the character can

connect to the viewer.

I feel that Fafi is a female artist that is inspiring and

influential for other female artists who are trying to make

it out in the art world. Her works are a testimony that any

female can achieve and full fill her dreams as an artist.

References:

Fafi (2009) Retrieved May 28, 2010, from http://www.fafi.net/

MANIFESTO/MANIFESTO.html

The Carmine Vault (2009) Retrieved May 28, 2010, from http://

gallery.me.com/thecarminevault#100033