When it comes to art, I am rarely at a loss for words. I am no expert (at anything), but I know what I like and I know what art makes me feel, and I’m usually able to communicate something. Not this time. This time, I’m speechless. This is the gob-smacking almost-abstract art of Gabriele Serrini. Born in Pisa, base in Spain, this painter also seems to defy critics labels, so I’m glad it’s not just me. His work “transcends realism and abstract expressionism and pop art.” See? He’s got us all stumped.

I can honestly say that after spending a happy hour taking in his work, I will forever after recognize it. That’s no small feat! Serrini presents his equally-recognizable pop art subjects with his signature use of layers and textures and some of the most artful smearing I’ve ever seen. It’s as satisfying to watch him make his art as it is to behold the final pieces. After taking in the making-of TikToks below, please scroll all the way down to see his self portrait. It’s a hum dinger!

You can follow the amazing Gabriele Serrini on his website and on TikTok, Threads, Instagram, and Facebook.

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“ABSTRACT DONALD DUCK GREY” – acrylic paint on canvas 162x89cm. – #art #painting #disney #popart #contemporaryart #donaldduck

♬ sonido original – Gabriele Serrini

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“ILIA TOPURIA” – Acrylic paint on canvas 120x100cm – Discipline is what transforms dreams into reality 🙏✨@Ilia Topuria #popart #iliatopuria #contemporaryart #ufc #expressionism #topuria

♬ Beethoven Moonlight Sonata-High Sound Quality – Amemiya

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“ABSTRACT PINK PANTHER” – Acrylic paint on canvas 100x80cm. – Fast video process – #art #painting #contemporaryart #pinkpanther #popart #abstractcartoon

♬ sonido original – Gabriele Serrini

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“Abstract Girl with a Pearl Earring” – Acrylic paint on canvas 116x89cm. – #contemporaryart #expressionism #contemporaryartist #popart #painting

♬ sonido original – Gabriele Serrini

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“ABSTRACT BUZZ” – Acrylic paint on canvas 116x89cm. – #popart #buzzlightyear #toystory #fanart #pixar #figurativeart #contemporaryartist @Pixar @ToyStory

♬ Interestelar – Leonardo Travensoli

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“ABSTRACT MARYLIN” – Acrylic paint on canvas 130x97cm. – #art #painting #popart #marylinmonroe #marylin #contemporaryart

♬ sonido original – Gabriele Serrini

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“BAD BUNNY – CONTEMPORARY ICONS SERIES” – Acrylic paint on canvas 116x89cm (45x35inches) – AVAILABLE – If your interested, comment PRICE 🙏✨@Bad Bunny #badbunnypr #badbunny #popart #contemporaryart #expressionism #contemporaryartist

♬ Salsa Street Beats – TheSoul Music

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“SOMETIMES YOU HAVE TO TAKE A STAND W.W.” Acrylic Paint on Canvas size: 116x65cm – 45×25 inches #popart #figurariveart #wonderwomen #contemporaryart #comics #superhero

♬ Losing Control – Pat Winter