ARVY - KING - XXL

- KING -
Original painting by ARVY

The painting is 100% hand-painted using highly pigmented artist-grade acrylic paints. It is created on unprimed, firm, robust, and kink-resistant gallery-quality canvas (360 g/m²) without a stretcher frame.
Dimensions: 120x106 cm (entire canvas)

Artwork Overview:

This figure doesn’t rule — it endures. The crown sits slightly too large, like a role inherited before readiness, before choice. One eye watches, the other doubts. The mouth holds itself together in a forced grin, teeth clenched not in joy but in persistence. Power here feels improvised, learned on the spot, carried with visible strain.

Everything about the face is off-balance, and that imbalance is the point. Identity is stitched together from mismatched parts: confidence next to fear, control beside confusion. Symbols hover like unfinished thoughts, reminders that certainty was never part of the deal. There’s a childlike honesty to the form, but the emotion underneath is adult — the quiet pressure of having to be someone.

In a space, this work anchors itself immediately. It doesn’t soothe; it stabilizes through recognition. Viewers don’t read it as a character, but as a condition — the familiar tension of holding responsibility without instructions. Over time it becomes less about the image and more about the viewer’s own asymmetries.

Positioned within contemporary neo-expressionist and art brut territory, this is a collector-grade work defined by raw presence and psychological clarity. Unrefined by design, resistant to polish, and powerful in its refusal to pretend balance where none exists.

Details:
Canvas dimensions: 120x106 cm, with additional 5 cm on each side for stretching
Suggested frame size: 110x96 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
Finish: UV varnished for protection, 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: Safely rolled in a professional tube to ensure secure transit
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.

Thank you for considering ARVY’s work. This portrait is sure to be a standout addition to any collection of modern or contemporary art.

ARVY has successfully shipped over 700 artworks worldwide, earning praise from collectors and art lovers alike. Each piece is crafted with attention to detail, ensuring satisfaction with every purchase.

Artist Bio:
ARVY, a talented young artist from Lithuania, was born in 2001. He completed his formal education in painting in 2016, graduating from an art college. As a fourth-generation artist in a family of performance creatives, ARVY carries on the legacy of his father, Arvydas Gaiciunas, also known as Retne — a professional painter, artist, magician, and illusionist from the "Magic Theater DiArchy."

ARVY's artistic journey began in childhood as he assisted his father, immersing himself in the world of art and performance from an early age. Over the years, ARVY has showcased his works in various exhibitions across different countries, gaining attention from art lovers and collectors worldwide.

His art is deeply inspired by RAP music and street art, bringing a fresh, youthful energy to his pieces. ARVY is also widely recognized as a singer and YouTube personality, amassing millions of views and fans with his music, which resonates strongly with Lithuania’s younger generation.

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