Trying to identify this 80s airbrush / retro-futurist illustration style + info on “Gilda Berlin”
I’m trying to dig deeper into a very specific visual aesthetic I love, and I’d really appreciate any insight.
What I’m looking at:
-1980s-style airbrushed (aerographed) illustrations
-Stylized women (often with bold makeup, sharp features, dramatic lighting)
-Bright neon gradients, soft glow effects
-A mix of retro-futurism + surreal/nature elements (sometimes oddly combined)
-Slightly “cheap” or commercial feel...in a charming way
-Strong association with arcade machines / fairground rides / pinball backglass art
What’s confusing me: I keep seeing similar images credited to “Gilda Berlin”, but I can’t find solid information about:
Whether this is a real artist
A pseudonym / alias
A misattribution or shared credit used online
Is there a proper name for this aesthetic/style?
(Closest I’ve found: airbrush art, retro-futurism, 80s commercial illustration but nothing exact)
Is “Gilda Berlin” a known artist, or something else?
Are there well-documented artists who worked in this style?
Any books, archives, magazines, or websites where I can explore more of this?
Keywords that might help: 80s airbrush art, arcade illustration, pinball art, fairground graphics, retro futurism, commercial illustration, neon gradient art
I’d love to go deeper into this rabbit hole~any leads, names, or resources would be amazing. Thanks ✨