I'm Barbara but those interested in my art can call me Kuki! Everyone says to paint what you love, so I decided to paint motorsports.

My heart beats passionately for everything that requires a paint brush or a motor & with that I decided to merge my two great loves together on my canvases.

The result? One-of-a-kind pieces that offer a modern take on the pillars that represent the sport: passion, intensity, & the fierce drive to well, drive.

My canvases are blank spaces of expression where I get to channel the emotions, nuances, & explosivity of the sports & legends my paintings embody. Join me in this race to capture & inspire the thrilling spirit of racing.

NIKI LAUDA

a dynamic blend of speed, red hues, and the orchFrom race driver to non-executive chairman, Niki Lauda has inspired this sport in more ways than one. This piece aims to materialize all that he has done during his time with Ferrari, McLaren, & Mercedes AMG in retirement. estrated chaos of Formula 1. Feauring charles x ferrari.

Mixed Media on canvas with resin finish 40x60 in

AYRTON SENNA

Join me in celebrating the life, love, & legacy Ayrton Senna gifted the sport of Formula1. This piece cements the Brazilian icon’s legacy as one of the bravest & fondest 3 time world champion on and off the track.

Mixed Media on canvas with resin finish 40x60 in

MICHAEL SCHUMACHER

The German Icon is now tied at 7 with Lewis Hamilton for the most World Championships in the Formula 1 sport. The record setter to beat, this piece honors Schumacher, his legacy, & the generation of motorsport drivers inspired by his greatness.

Mixed Media on canvas with resin finish 40x60 in

FERRARI

celebrating the inaugural F1 Miami GP: a burst of sun-soaked colors, palm trees, and roaring racA forza to be reckoned with, this set represents “the prancing horse’s” sleek italian design, forceful motor power, & the team’s deep impact on the history of the sport.

A background of the scuderia’s greatest moments provides a vibrant back drop for Ferrari’s latest & greatest design. The piece, dipped in resin, is set to emulate the sleekness of said design that defines what it means to - “Essere Ferrari”.e cars, capturing the essence of speed and the magic of this historic event.

Mixed Media on canvas with resin finish 48x48 in (each piece)

MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS

This piece aims to capture the Eight-time champions of the world’s intense resolve, modern design, & the technical excellence delivered by their engineers & drivers alike. Their modern hues of grey, silver, & blacks are contrasted by pops of tiffany greens & whites. The set of canvases embodies the shining knight resolve of those who sit in the cock-pit of their world-winning machines.

Mixed Media on canvas with resin finish 48x48 in (each piece)

ASTON MARTIN

With more than a century’s worth of history within the sport, the dark greens & whites splashed onto the canvas represent the 2021 return of the team to the pinnacle of motorsports. The backdrop depicts the team’s greatest moments, most historic wins, & podiums. The cars aerodynamic design & bold horizontal slashes emulate the “intensity” with which the car is “driven”.

Mixed Media on canvas with resin finish 48x60 in

MCLAREN

This one-of-a-kind modern take on Bruce McLaren’s establishment of a world class team, is dipped in hues of bright oranges, ice silvers, & sleek blacks. Dipped in sparkling resin the canvas brings to life the history of the 12 drivers championships & 8 constructor’s titles the team carries with them as the legacy of Bruce McLaren.

Mixed Media on canvas with resin finish 48x60 in

RED BULL

Deep dark blues, medium yellows, & daunting reds blend together to form the outlines of the modern & intimidating racecar design of 6-time Constructors’ Champions & 7-Time Drivers’ Champions - Oracle Redbull Racing. Dipped in shining resin to emulate the pops of silver that adorn the team’s logo, this one-of-a-kind piece honors the team that’s taken modern day Formula 1 by storm by depicting RBR’s aerodynamic wings.

Mixed Media on canvas with resin finish 48x60 in

Charles Leclerc F16

a dynamic blend ofVintage newspaper clippings comprise the backdrop of this passionate blend of reds & stark blacks depicting the past & present of Scuderia Ferrari & the team that has put the forza in Forza Ferrari.

At the helm of the beautiful machine sits 6 time Grand Prix champion, Monagasque Charles Leclerc as he pits for the split second it takes for everyone to remind them: “they are the competition”. speed, red hues, and the orchestrated chaos of Formula 1. Feauring charles x ferrari.

Miami GP

This one-of-a-kind inaugural piece blends the hues of pinks & blues that define Miami, as Formula1’s most vibrant host in 2022. Past meets present amidst the contrasted funk & fun this painting embodies.

Mixed Media on canvas with resin finish 48x36 in

Mixed Media on canvas with resin finish 48x36 in

Barbara Barreto

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