Carlota Juncosa's 'Malas Ideas' Comic Investigates 2000s Graffiti Scene Gender Dynamics

Barcelona-based artist Carlota Juncosa has published 'Malas Ideas,' a comic exploring the 2000s graffiti scene through nine years of interviews. The work examines gender dynamics where using too much pink was frowned upon for female participants. Juncosa, born in Barcelona in 1984, previously gained attention with her 2017 illustrated biography 'Carmen de Mairena' published by Blackie Books. Her approach combines direct communication with synthetic drawing techniques, avoiding academic conventions. The new comic represents a non-nostalgic return to a period she personally experienced. Juncosa's background includes philosophy studies, design teaching, and fanzine creation. Her work challenges comfortable formulas in contemporary publishing markets. The project involved extensive research into a subculture with specific aesthetic restrictions.