She has produced sculptures for a number of significant clients, and run welding exhibitions at trade fairs.
From Elmira, New York, Barbie was influenced by her father, a self-described jack of all trades from whom she learned about drywall fitting, roofing, and electrical installations.
[1][4][5] She was subsequently hired at Cameron Manufacturing and Design, where she worked as a sheet metal fabricator.
[3] In January 2022, Barbie created a self-portrait sculpture title Rise Up, which depicts her as being a phoenix.
[10] As inspirations in the welding industry, she cites Jessi Combs, April Wilkerson, and Cynthia Gauthier.