Barbara Graetzer, widely recognized as Barbtropolis, is a contemporary artist with a flair for creating playful worlds that pull you in and trigger your imagination.

Originally from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Barbara discovered the universal language of visual expression at a young age. She has a background in Fine Arts and has been widely acclaimed and featured in prestigious publications such as Applied Arts Magazine, Creative Quarterly Magazine, CMYK Magazine, Graphis Advertising Annual, Graphis Poster Annual, Drawn: Leaders In Contemporary Illustration, Pictoria: The Best Contemporary Illustrators Worldwide, and 3x3 Magazine.

Barbara currently resides and works in Brooklyn, NY, where she continues to captivate and inspire with her vibrant and dynamic artistic creations.