We sat down with Lady Pink - pioneering graffiti artist, NYC icon, and all-around trailblazer - to talk art, empowerment, and turning up the volume on women’s voices.
Spoiler: she's still not holding back.

WM: Lady Pink, you’re called the First Lady of Graffiti. How did it all begin for you?

Lady Pink:
I started painting trains when I was a teenager. I’d sneak out of the house late at night to tag in some of the roughest parts of NYC. It wasn’t about fame, it was about claiming space. Back then, graffiti was raw rebellion. I wasn’t the first girl doing it, but I am the one that’s still here.

“I’m not the first girl-but I am the one that’s still here.”

WM: What drew you to graffiti specifically?

Lady Pink:
Graffiti gave me a voice when society didn’t. I grew up surrounded by vibrant street art and felt this deep need to express my identity. Painting became a way to reflect my heritage, challenge norms, and speak up for what mattered.

Her art has always been infused with her Ecuadorian roots, often carrying powerful messages around social justice, identity, and resilience.
“Celebrate what needs to be celebrated-and not forgotten.”

WM: You’ve inspired so many women to show up boldly. What’s your message to them?

Lady Pink:
Don’t let scale scare you. Get up there, do your thing, make it gigantic and big and loud and colorful, and don’t hold back. You belong in every room, on every wall, and in every story.

“Don’t let scale scare you… Don’t hold back.”

WM: You’re now in museums like The Met, the Whitney, the Tate. What does that feel like for someone who started underground?

Lady Pink:
It’s surreal. I went from painting subway trains to having my work hang in major galleries around the world. I didn’t follow the traditional path so it’s proof you don’t have to. You just need to be fearless in your work.

WM: And then there’s your role in the 80's cult classic Wild Style—what a moment.

Lady Pink:
Wild Style was a huge turning point. I was just a teen when I landed that role, and overnight I became this graffiti superstar. But what mattered more was how it helped legitimize the movement - it showed the world our art mattered.

This collab is for the fearless.

From spray cans to sweat sessions, the Lady Pink x Wild Mingo mat is a tribute to bold color, unapologetic creativity, and the power of women who move loudly. It’s washable, eco-conscious, and made for workouts that don’t blend in.

Limited edition. Available now.