Gabi, 2023 _{A Pop Art, Acrylic on Canvas, Painting}

Painted in acrylic on a 71 x 41 cm canvas, this figurative work centers on the tanned back of a woman emerging from shimmering water, her bikini gently clinging to her sun-kissed skin. Loose strands of wet hair drape over her shoulder as sunlight dances across her form and the surrounding sea.

Barberio’s mastery of realism and pop sensibility shines in the texture of the water, the folds of fabric, and the soft play of light. The painting evokes not only the physical beauty of a moment at the beach but also the emotion of warmth, confidence, and seasonal escape. It’s a bold yet tender composition—celebrating feminine presence and freedom without overt narrative.

As a self-taught artist deeply inspired by American visual culture, Marco Barberio often channels the language of pop icons and city life. In Gabi, he shifts toward nature and the body, making this piece ideal for bedrooms, studios, beach houses, or personal collections that honor intimacy, light, and modern allure.