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ARVY, original multicolour acrylic painting titled PRICE OF GRACE, 100 × 80 cm, signed, from 2026, on unprimed gallery canvas (360 g/m²), in excellent condition.

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- PRICE OF GRACE -
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: 100x80 cm (entire canvas)

Artwork Overview:
“Price of Grace” is a portrait of contradiction. A crowned figure stands between elegance and resistance, vulnerability and authority, beauty and defiance.

The oversized crown immediately signals status, yet the expression beneath it tells a different story. This is not the face of effortless power. It is the face of someone who has endured, adapted, and learned that every form of recognition carries a hidden cost. The fragmented features and restless brushwork reveal an identity still in motion — never fixed, never fully understood.

The soft palette of whites, blues, pinks, and gold creates an unusual tension. What first appears playful gradually becomes psychological. The figure feels familiar, almost human, yet impossible to define. This ambiguity invites viewers to project their own experiences onto the work, transforming observation into personal connection.

Within the language of contemporary expressionism, crowns often symbolize ambition, self-worth, and the universal desire to be seen. Here, the crown becomes something deeper: a symbol of the roles we perform, the masks we wear, and the value we place on ourselves when nobody is watching.

Collectors are often drawn to artworks that balance emotional immediacy with lasting intrigue. “The Price of Grace” offers both. It possesses the visual energy to command attention across a room while revealing new interpretations over time.

A painting about identity, perception, and the quiet tension between who we are and who the world expects us to become.
Details:
Canvas dimensions: 100x80 cm, with additional 5 cm on each side for stretching
Suggested frame size: 90x70 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.

ARVY has successfully shipped over 850+ 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 is a fourth-generation artist continuing a family legacy of visual and performance art. He studied painting at an art college, graduating in 2016, and has been active in the art world ever since.

Raised in a creative household, ARVY began his artistic path in childhood while assisting his father — painter, illusionist and performer Arvydas Gaičiūnas ( Retne ), co-founder of Magic Theater DiArchy. This early exposure to both visual art and stage performance shaped his distinctive, theatrical sensibility.

ARVY’s work is eclectic and emotionally charged, blending elements of contemporary expressionism, symbolism, street energy, and poetic abstraction. His pieces explore contrasts — chaos and harmony, intuition and control — reflecting the pulse of modern life through vivid color and raw gesture.

He has exhibited internationally and his works are held in private collections across Europe. Beyond painting, ARVY is also known for his creative versatility as a musician and digital creator, bringing the same intensity and imagination to sound, movement, and image.

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

www.instagram.com/thesadyvra
www.youtube.com/c/TheSadyvra

Seller's Story

ARVY is a fourth-generation artist continuing a family legacy of visual and performance art. He studied painting at an art college, graduating in 2016, and has been active in the art world ever since. Raised in a creative household, ARVY began his artistic path in childhood while assisting his father — painter, illusionist and performer Arvydas Gaičiūnas ( Retne ), co-founder of Magic Theater DiArchy. This early exposure to both visual art and stage performance shaped his distinctive, theatrical sensibility. ARVY’s work is eclectic and emotionally charged, blending elements of contemporary expressionism, symbolism, street energy, and poetic abstraction. His pieces explore contrasts — chaos and harmony, intuition and control — reflecting the pulse of modern life through vivid color and raw gesture. He has exhibited internationally and his works are held in private collections across Europe. Beyond painting, ARVY is also known for his creative versatility as a musician and digital creator, bringing the same intensity and imagination to sound, movement, and image. Thank you for considering ARVY’s work. This portrait is sure to be a standout addition to any collection of modern or contemporary art!

- PRICE OF GRACE -
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: 100x80 cm (entire canvas)

Artwork Overview:
“Price of Grace” is a portrait of contradiction. A crowned figure stands between elegance and resistance, vulnerability and authority, beauty and defiance.

The oversized crown immediately signals status, yet the expression beneath it tells a different story. This is not the face of effortless power. It is the face of someone who has endured, adapted, and learned that every form of recognition carries a hidden cost. The fragmented features and restless brushwork reveal an identity still in motion — never fixed, never fully understood.

The soft palette of whites, blues, pinks, and gold creates an unusual tension. What first appears playful gradually becomes psychological. The figure feels familiar, almost human, yet impossible to define. This ambiguity invites viewers to project their own experiences onto the work, transforming observation into personal connection.

Within the language of contemporary expressionism, crowns often symbolize ambition, self-worth, and the universal desire to be seen. Here, the crown becomes something deeper: a symbol of the roles we perform, the masks we wear, and the value we place on ourselves when nobody is watching.

Collectors are often drawn to artworks that balance emotional immediacy with lasting intrigue. “The Price of Grace” offers both. It possesses the visual energy to command attention across a room while revealing new interpretations over time.

A painting about identity, perception, and the quiet tension between who we are and who the world expects us to become.
Details:
Canvas dimensions: 100x80 cm, with additional 5 cm on each side for stretching
Suggested frame size: 90x70 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.

ARVY has successfully shipped over 850+ 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 is a fourth-generation artist continuing a family legacy of visual and performance art. He studied painting at an art college, graduating in 2016, and has been active in the art world ever since.

Raised in a creative household, ARVY began his artistic path in childhood while assisting his father — painter, illusionist and performer Arvydas Gaičiūnas ( Retne ), co-founder of Magic Theater DiArchy. This early exposure to both visual art and stage performance shaped his distinctive, theatrical sensibility.

ARVY’s work is eclectic and emotionally charged, blending elements of contemporary expressionism, symbolism, street energy, and poetic abstraction. His pieces explore contrasts — chaos and harmony, intuition and control — reflecting the pulse of modern life through vivid color and raw gesture.

He has exhibited internationally and his works are held in private collections across Europe. Beyond painting, ARVY is also known for his creative versatility as a musician and digital creator, bringing the same intensity and imagination to sound, movement, and image.

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

www.instagram.com/thesadyvra
www.youtube.com/c/TheSadyvra

Seller's Story

ARVY is a fourth-generation artist continuing a family legacy of visual and performance art. He studied painting at an art college, graduating in 2016, and has been active in the art world ever since. Raised in a creative household, ARVY began his artistic path in childhood while assisting his father — painter, illusionist and performer Arvydas Gaičiūnas ( Retne ), co-founder of Magic Theater DiArchy. This early exposure to both visual art and stage performance shaped his distinctive, theatrical sensibility. ARVY’s work is eclectic and emotionally charged, blending elements of contemporary expressionism, symbolism, street energy, and poetic abstraction. His pieces explore contrasts — chaos and harmony, intuition and control — reflecting the pulse of modern life through vivid color and raw gesture. He has exhibited internationally and his works are held in private collections across Europe. Beyond painting, ARVY is also known for his creative versatility as a musician and digital creator, bringing the same intensity and imagination to sound, movement, and image. Thank you for considering ARVY’s work. This portrait is sure to be a standout addition to any collection of modern or contemporary art!

Details

Artist
ARVY
Sold with frame
No
Sold by
Direct from the artist
Edition
Original
Title of artwork
PRICE OF GRACE
Technique
Acrylic painting
Signature
Signed
Country of origin
Europe
Year
2026
Condition
Excellent condition
Colour
Multicolour
Height
100 cm
Width
80 cm
Style
Contemporary
Period
2020+
Sold by
LithuaniaVerified
937
Objects sold
100%
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