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Culture July 30, 2019
Spice up your feed with some girl power aesthetics
Searching for some fresh artistic inspiration in your everyday life? Well, the aesthetics you crave are closer than you think! There’s a whole gallery of extraordinary Instagram artists available right on your phone.
That’s right, Instagram is more than selfies and avocado toast. There are countless artists, both up-and-coming and established, that photograph and share their work via social media.
The best part? Because the internet is the great equalizer, you can see a greater diversity of artists and artwork than ever before. In a male-dominated art world, this is a game changer for female artists.
Here are 21 female Instagram artists you should follow to bring some vibrance to your everyday scrolling:
This New Orleans based artist has been called a modern day Andy Warhol for her glitzy pop culture pieces. Her colorful and hilarious work will make you smile with each post.
Add some texture to your Instagram experience with these colorful and tactile sculptures. Lam uses layers of foam and resin to create these slime-like 3D forms.
Treat yourself to dreamy watercolors from this up-and-coming painter. Hahn’s work has been also featured in magazines like Harper’s Bazaar and Shape.
Jen Stark describes her art as “atmospheric, minimal, naturalist configurations.” Follow her IG account for an inside look at her upcoming solo New York show.
Need some extra girl power on your timeline? This artist’s distinctive style usually depicts women of color and feminist icons. She even posts her illustrations from “The Little Book of Feminist Saints.”
Do these swirly, soothing strokes look familiar? You may recognize Vargas’ work from her collaborations with Anthropologie. Her Instagram gives a behind the scenes look at materials and technique used to create these ethereal works.
Alexa Meade’s work might first seem like your average painting. But look again! She stands out from other Instagram artists by actually painting on real people. Her most iconic work? She painted Ariana Grande herself in the “God is a Woman” music video. Do you really need any other reason to follow her?
Explore something new with this Pakistani artist’s modern adaptation of traditional Indo-Persian painting. She uses watercolor to create powerful mythical depictions of the female body.
Think embroidery is just for old ladies? Well, you’re guaranteed to change your mind whene you see Avery’s intense thread paintings. Her Impressionistic designs will make you want to pick up the needle and thread.
Kristen Liu-Wong plays with candy colors and crude NSFW imagery to create surprising and funny illustrations. Her Instagram fans love her fresh and satirical takes on modern feminine life. You’ll want to stalk her account to see her process of creating these crazy compositions.
One look at Petra Collins’ Instagram account will lure you into a femme- fantastical world. Using the female gaze. Collins’ iconic style can be described as weirdly beautiful. Take a hint from celeb collaborators like Selena Gomez and Cardi B, and start following to see her Insta-famous work.
Have you ever been wonderstruck by something you’ve seen on a screen? Japanese artist Chiharu Shiota’s Instagram will do that to you. Her enormous thread installations stand in exhibitions from Tokyo to Melbourne to Honolulu. Avoid the jet lag and see them all on her account now!
Check out these cool watercolor style tattoos by Instagram artist Sasha Unisex. She’s mastered the colorful geometric style. If you want to try some of her work, you can even cop temporary tattoo designs for yourself.
See if you can spot the art historical and pop culture references in these playful yet thoughtful graphic paintings. Nina Chanel Abney addresses important issues like racism, celebrity, police brutality, and the treatment of women.
Can you believe these intricate miniature 3-D architectural pieces are made of cardboard? Serrano’s take on craft art represents her Mexican-American identity and experience with site-specific urban landscapes. Follow her to feel the vibrance of Latino communities in Los Angeles.
Got a sweet tooth? Well, these decadent cakes are as beautiful as they are tasty. The artist combines her passions of painting and pastry baking.
Maya Freelon Asante works in dynamic constructions of colored tissue paper. She draws inspiration from African American quilting and abstract expressionist color forms. Still not convinced she’s worth the follow? Maya Angelou herself once described her artwork as “visualizing the truth about the vulnerability and power of the human being.”
Elizabeth Cole jewelry collections feature colorful statement pieces from earrings to hair accessories. Stephanie Owen designs jewelry with both vintage and modern gems. This wearable art is beloved by celebrities like Katy Perry and Alicia Keys.
Prepare to get lost in these dreamy photos and 3D graphic designs. Charlotte Taylor uses light and shadow to transform interiors into captivating scenes.
Follow this Chilean artist to see more of these innovative mixed media works. Biele’s freestyle hand embroidery modernizes the craft. Nevertheless, her work pays homage to the craft’s indigenous roots with portraits of Yaganes women and natural flora and fauna.
London based Lucy Hardcastle describes her work as “Sensual Storytelling for the Digital Age.” Like other Instagram artists, she works in multimedia from photography to animation to 3D design. You’ll be obsessed with her oh so satisfying forms and textures.
Overall, there’s a whole art world to explore on Instagram. But checking out these female Instagram artists is a great place to start. Not only is their diverse work incredible, but it’s so important to support women artists. And you never know – you might just discover the next big thing in art!