Manuela Gallo is a contemporary painter who lives and works between Calabria and Versilia.
Her expressive research is characterized by saturated colors and a strong interest in the human figure. In her paintings, Gallo captures the beauty of everyday life, conveying the sense of wonder hidden behind small things and ordinary daily actions.

Her works develop into series according to the themes explored by the artist, such as “La prima estate” (The First Summer), “Icone di sport” (Sports Icons), and “Sala d’attesa” (Waiting Room). The concept of waiting is widely represented in Gallo’s work; all her figures seem suspended, existing within that span of time that precedes action. This feeling greatly fascinates the painter, as it is precisely in this moment that we shape the future, reflecting on who we are, who we have been, and who we would like to become.