I Just Want to Baby You

“When I look at something, I like to fall in love with it. I like for that painting to make my guts feel funny.” – Fabio Napoleoni

Vacationers and art appreciators will have a memorable experience at the Marcus Ashley Gallery. From original paintings and art books to memorabilia and sculptures, there’s much to explore at this grand showroom which curates a commendable collection of exquisite collections, including Fabio Napoleoni art. The artist invites audiences to explore familiar and unfamiliar emotions that promise to uplift and soothe the spirit.

Napoleoni features two of his favorite characters, Marcenivo and Marissa, in I Just Want to Baby You. The artist places the stuffed characters against a dreamy backdrop of powdery blue and white paint smears. Under the shade of the twisted trees, the two lie in the grass, gazing at each other. Napoleoni shares how he still feels inclined to treat his daughter like a baby even after all these years. It’s something every parent goes through as they see their children grow up.

The artist relies on a captivating palette of hues to capture the essence of this vibrant print. I Just Want to Baby You beautifully underscores love and the bittersweet nostalgia of life as a parent.