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woman in striped 1950s style striped black and white bathing suit wearing sunglasses smiling holding a big black balloon.
woman in striped 1950s style striped black and white bathing suit wearing sunglasses smiling holding a big black balloon.
woman in striped 1950s style striped black and white bathing suit wearing sunglasses smiling holding a big black balloon.
woman in striped 1950s style striped black and white bathing suit wearing sunglasses smiling holding a … — artist's signature
woman in striped 1950s style striped black and white bathing suit wearing sunglasses smiling holding a big black… — edge view
woman in striped 1950s style striped black and white bathing suit wearing sunglasses smiling holding a big black ba… — detail
Painting by Gabster Camilleri 51 Artworks Sold

Afternoons on the Riviera

Oil, Canvas, Ready to hang

40cm (W) x 51cm (H) x 3.5cm (D)

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A$430

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Artwork Description

The woman is walking in the warm afternoon light, holding a single black balloon, like a still frame from a classic European holiday.

The striped swimsuit and relaxed posture evoke the elegance and ease associated with the Riviera lifestyle — those slow afternoons by the sea where time seems to stretch and everything feels lighter.

Artist Bio
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Gabster Camilleri 67 artworks | 9 Sold

Hello, My name is Gabster and I am a self taught artist based in Wilton Sydney Australia. Working primarily with oils and layered mediums such as modelling paste.

I am deeply inspired by figurative painting and am drawn to capturing subtle expressions, posture, and mood—often reducing the figure to its most essential elements. This balance between detail and minimalism allows me to create works that feel both striking and effortless,

Along side my figurative paintings I am inspired by textural artworks and when I am not painting I create with a palette knife tactile artworks based on coastal landscapes, organic forms, and modern interiors, as well as moments of stillness. Each piece is created to bring a sense of calm, warmth, and sophistication into a home—timeless in palette, yet contemporary in form.

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