ARVY - Night Council - XXL

- Night Council -

ORIGINAL Painting, character portraiture by ARVY

The painting is 100% hand-painted using highly pigmented artist-grade acrylic paints, and finished with a UV-protective satin varnish. It is created on unprimed, firm, robust, and kink-resistant gallery-quality canvas (360 g/m²) without a stretcher frame.
Dimensions: 105x165 cm (entire canvas)

Artwork Overview:

When daylight disappears, three voices remain.

Against a deep indigo ground, a nocturnal assembly has begun. On the left, a monumental face peers through two crown-like eyes; at the centre, an immense yellow crown overwhelms a smaller mask. To the right, a solitary eye rises from a triangular body inscribed with cryptic signs beneath a radiating star. Near the lower edge, a partially concealed figure appears to have entered late—as though the dreamer has stumbled into a meeting held inside their own mind.

In Night Council, ARVY turns deliberately naïve, expressionistic figures into a psychological scene about the decisions made in private. The three presences might embody instinct, ambition and doubt: competing forces that awaken after the public self falls silent. Their roles remain fluid, however. No figure clearly rules, and no verdict is revealed.

The nocturnal palette gives the yellow, green, red and white marks an almost luminous charge. Scraped edges, exposed corrections and uneven lines preserve thought in motion rather than polishing it into certainty. Initially resembling a myth from an unknown culture, the painting becomes increasingly personal—a portrait of the conversations we conduct alone. Its presence can shift with the viewer: a warning on one day, a guardian on another.

Details:
Canvas dimensions: 105x165 cm, with additional 5 cm on each side for stretching
Suggested frame size: 95x155 cm
Important: Please wait to order a stretcher frame until the artwork arrives to ensure accurate measurements.
Style: abstract portrait, maintaining its visual impact when stretched
Signed by ARVY on the front, and dated with signature on the back.

Shipping & Packaging:

Carriers:
DPD, GLS, UPS, PostNL, FedEx, or LP EXPRESS
Packaging: Securely rolled and packed in both a protective tube and a sturdy box, as shown in the photo, to ensure safe and professional delivery.
Tracking: Full tracking details provided
Note: It is recommended to wait until the painting arrives before ordering a stretcher frame for precise measurements.
Certificate of Authenticity:
Yes, included and hand-signed by the artist.

Canvas & Composition Notes:
The artwork includes 5 cm margins on all sides, continuing the design, making it ready for professional stretching. These margins ensure the painting flows seamlessly onto the edges, adding to its visual appeal even without a frame. Consulting a framer is advised for the best results.

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