# Stomping Ground Graffiti Artist 'Too Fly' is on Her Way to Becoming a Superstar By Jessica Marcel | Published 2010-01-26 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/too-fly References: [juxtapoz](http://www.juxtapoz.com/Features/back-talk-with-too-fly) & [tooflynyc](http://www.tooflynyc.com/) Maria “Too Fly” Castillo is a New York City-based [graffiti artist](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enigmatic-graffiti) who is wowing her contemporaries. She’ll wow you, too, if you take a look at the gallery. She’s taken her art and done much more than make a statement with it. Too Fly has also started Younity Arts and does what she can to [help her community](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rusto) and contribute to education. Too Fly’s work used to only be seen on the [public walls of New York](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith), but now she’s headed towards full-fledged recognition as an amazing artist. Check out more of Too Fly’s work at the links below. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Graffiti Art:** Expanding beyond public walls to gain recognition and create opportunities for artists in new platforms and industries. - **Community Impact:** Using art as a tool for community development, education, and social change, contributing to a more inclusive and empowered society. - **Entrepreneurship in the Arts:** Combining artistic talent with entrepreneurial skills to create businesses that support artists and promote their work in innovative ways. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art Galleries:** Exploring collaborations with street artists to bring graffiti art into traditional gallery spaces and attract new audiences. - **Education and Non-profit:** Partnering with organizations to integrate graffiti art programs into educational curricula and initiatives for community engagement. - **Technology and Digital Media:** Developing virtual platforms and apps for showcasing and selling urban and graffiti art, reaching a global audience and disrupting traditional art markets. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Provoking Graffiti Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/david-ruggeri.md) - [Graffiti Culture Art Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1970s-graffiti-today.md) - [Sneaker-Inspired Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drip.md) - [Digital City-Inspired Art Works](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-central-station.md) - [Street Artist Tequila Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gustavo-zermeo-jr.md) - [Hip Hop Fashion Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fresh-fly-and-fabulous.md) - [Digital Graffiti NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graffiti-wall-collection.md) - [Artist-Centric Networking Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-x-snipes.md) - [Empowering Artful Basketball Courts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/na-chainkua-reindorf.md)