Astoria Mural by Bianca Romero
As a silhouetted barbell hits the ground, we see elements associated with Astoria come to life, such as the Hell Gate Bridge, subway signs, and vibrant streetscapes.
about the artist
Bianca is a New York City-based contemporary mixed-media artist, muralist, and creative director. She’s known for her bold and colorful murals and paintings made of hand-cut collaged street posters layered with spray paint and acrylic.
Her work is inspired by human emotion, identity, women’s empowerment, and New York City. Bianca uses mixed-media collages as a visual interpretation for exploring personal identity and the collective pieces that make us unique. She’s heavily influenced by NYC’s vibrant energy, urban textures, street art, and diversity. Romero’s unique collaged art style reflects her mixed South Korean and Spanish background and growing up in New York City. As a first-generation American, this mix of cultures significantly impacted her perspective, and collage art has helped her navigate her mixed identity, allowing her the creative outlet to explore the multifaceted human experience and identity through her artwork.
Bianca has partnered with major brands including her recent NYC city-wide collaboration with Maker’s Mark featuring custom billboards and limited-edition Maker’s Mark bottles, as well as a major mural collaboration with the NYC Mayor’s Office for her ‘Stop Asian Hate’ mural initiative.
She has also produced artwork for Porsche, Bacardi, Oakley, Coach, Zegna, and more. Her paintings have been exhibited in galleries in NYC, Atlanta, Miami, and beyond. With a background in brand marketing, event production, and experience working at experiential creative agencies for major brands, Bianca strives to merge her agency experience with her creative and artistic side.
