Naked Woman
Naked Woman
By Gloria Barbar Assily
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▸ Features: Unique Piece▸ Materials: Canvas
▸ Art technique: Acrylic Painting
▸ Dimensions (cm): 50.0 x 80.0 x 2.0
▸ Net Weight (kg): 3.0
A solitary woman emerges from the canvas, her body stripped bare of all possessions, yet not of her will. She leans back, caught between fragility and strength, embodying the raw resilience of someone who has lost everything but refuses to remain defeated. The warm, earthy tones accentuate both her vulnerability and her determination, suggesting that even in nakedness she carries dignity. This is not the image of surrender, but of rebirth — the certainty that she will rise again, on her own terms.
About Gloria Barbar Assily
Gloria was born in Beirut, Lebanon, in 1965, during a time of war that shaped her early sensitivity to beauty and emotion. From a young age, she showed creativity, but her initial path led her into the world of makeup. In 1986, she began her career as a makeup artist and eventually rose to become an international trainer for the luxury brand Lancôme, a position she held until 2003.
After marriage and raising two sons abroad, Gloria explored various creative fields—from cooking to chocolate-making—but the paintbrush remained her constant companion. It was during the COVID-19 pandemic, a global pause that invited introspection, that she reconnected deeply with painting. What began as a casual activity with her son soon grew into a personal artistic awakening.
She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from the Lebanese University and completed a course in icon writing, reflecting her interest in both sacred art and human psychology. She later pursued painting courses with established artists and earned a diploma in painting techniques from the Lebanese American University, expanding her technical expertise. Gloria also studied color therapy and its emotional impact, which continues to inform her creative process.
Her style blends bright colors, clear lines, and emotional depth, with women often serving as central figures. She works with acrylics, oils, and natural pigments, drawing inspiration from Picasso, Paul Klee, and Ashvin Harrison.
Gloria’s artwork has been featured in several exhibitions in Lebanon and abroad, including the ALLAPRIMA International Festival of Visual Art in Sharm El Sheikh, the Emotional Art Exhibition by Art & Artist Gallery, and the Ville Francophone Exhibition in collaboration with the Municipality of Jounieh.
Each of her works reflects her evolving inner world and her desire to spread serenity, healing, and hope through color.