Bambi

Born in 1982, Bambi is the pseudonym of an anonymous street artist known for her stencilled graffiti artworks. Dubbed the ‘female Banksy’, Bambi’s urban art can be found throughout London – from her Diamond Jubilee tribute in Islington, to her portrait of Nelson Mandela in Camden.

The artist has built her catalogue with murals and paintings of celebrities and other iconic contemporary figures. Bambi’s art is known for its unapologetic political angle and feminist commentary. You can find Bambi’s art for sale on Rise Art.

Bambi’s Art Education and Career

Although little is known about the artist, in a rare interview with The Guardian, Bambi claimed her career began as a young vandal before turning to contemporary art prints. Having spray-painted cars as a teenager, the artist went on to study at Central Saint Martins, graduating with an MA.

Bambi’s graffiti art first gained attention on the street art scene in 2011, when her tag appeared under a portrait of Amy Winehouse in Camden as a tribute to the late singer. Since then, Bambi has achieved worldwide recognition. In 2017, she was honoured with the opportunity to take part in the 57th Venice Biennale.

Bambi’s Provocative Art Style

Bambi’s contemporary street art fuses classic stencil and spray paint graffiti techniques with original media such as diamond dust and gold leaf. Her portfolio also contains original artworks on canvas, metal installations and bold commercial prints.

Social commentary is always present in the artist’s work, often combined with a subtle irony or humour. This can be seen in her screenprint Dog Save the Queen (White) (2018), which shows Queen Elizabeth II jumping a barbed wire fence on a motorbike.

Bambi’s notable artworks and collaborations

In 2017, the artist attracted media attention for her work Lie Lie Land, which depicted Theresa May and Donald Trump dancing together as a parody of the 2016 film, La La Land.

Bambi’s political art has graced the walls of many celebrity homes, from Rihanna to Adele – the artist also allegedly turned down Harry Styles' request to paint a mural in his home. Bambi’s art has been featured in TIME, The Guardian, on CNN and The Culture Trip.