Maria Ruisi - Crimson Portal

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Crimson Portal is a 2023 unique abstract sculptural acrylic painting on canvas by Maria Ruisi, 50 × 50 cm with a 5 cm depth, signed by hand and weighing 4000 g.

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Unique piece – no reproduction. Work developed over several years (2023–2025)
Museum-quality cotton canvas Signed front and back. Exceptional work with a strong emotional presence
Free and secure delivery Gallery support 24/7
Crimson Portal is an absolute minimalist artwork designed to impose an immediate presence in a high-end interior. From the first glance it captures the space, structures it, and transforms the ambiance: a deep, velvety red, almost ceremonial, runs across the gaze like a living material, while a perfectly controlled black core creates a rare, powerful, timeless contrast. It is the kind of work that does not merely “decorate”; it brands a room, gives it an identity and an elegant, calm, magnetic tension. It works equally well in a contemporary living room, a CEO office, a gallery corridor, or a refined bedroom, because it speaks directly to taste, strength, and luxurious quiet.
The work is handmade, with gallery-level finishing standards. The red is not a simple shade: it is deeply worked, with internal nuances, subtle transitions, a velvet and warm-mist feel. Depending on natural light or evening lighting, Crimson Portal changes character: sometimes dramatic and noble, sometimes soft and enveloping. The black center, deliberately understated and precise, acts as a visual “door,” a focal point that stabilizes the whole and intensifies the sense of depth. The minimalism here is not empty; it is filled with mastery. Every millimeter is deliberate, nothing is superfluous, and that is exactly what makes the work rare.
This 2020 creation is a unique piece, conceived to endure and traverse generations. The materials are selected for stability and longevity, with a premium conservation-oriented approach, durability, and elegant enduring quality. The work is mounted in a black American box (depth 5 cm), ready to hang immediately, with a crisp, architectural finish, perfectly suited to modern interiors as well as more classic décors.
Artist’s signature visible on the front, discreet and integrated into the work’s harmony. On the back, all complete identifying information is inscribed. Certificate of authenticity provided and signed. 10-year guarantee included, with a clear philosophy: materials designed to stay beautiful, stable, and passed on to future generations. Secure shipping, reinforced professional packaging, delivery offered, insured and tracked worldwide. Hanging accessories supplied, work ready to be installed upon receipt.
About the artist
Maria Ruisi, born in Riga in 1983, is a doctor, researcher and artist, whose work is part of a deep and ongoing exploration of texture and matter from a very young age. Very early, she develops a unique sensitivity to surfaces, structures, and the silent language of matter.
An engineer by training in design and specialized in interior decoration, she builds an artistic vision at the crossroads of science, space, and emotion. Her work goes beyond the visual aspect: it is sensory, tactile, and immersive. Each creation is the result of years of research, intuition, and refinement.
Her artistic approach rests on a constant objective: to explore and master a wide range of techniques, including the most complex, while sublimating them with a contemporary, elegant, and controlled aesthetic. She continually pushes the boundaries between art, design, and innovation.
Maria Ruisi’s works are conceived to withstand the test of time. Each piece is designed with durability, transmission, and heritage in mind. Her vision is deeply historical: to create works that stand the test of time, that leave a mark, and that will be passed down to future generations.
Her work sits at the boundary between rigor and freedom, where technique becomes emotion and matter becomes memory.

Artwork created directly in the artist Maria Ruisi’s studio (born 1983, Riga), presented in a solo show. This creation naturally aligns with a contemporary approach and may be presented in the selections Inspirez-moi, The Best, Direct from the Studio, Solo Shows and Current Trends: Rising Artists."

Seller's Story

ABSTRACT ART GALLERY - MARIA RUISI Abstract sculptural painting-unique artwork-Lifetime guarantee Worldwide free shipping. Fast dispatch from Riga International Airport within 24 to 48 hours after order confirmation. Delivery time then depends on the collector's country and the international carrier. Every artwork is carefully packaged, accompanied by its certificate of authenticity, and benefits from a lifetime guarantee. The gallery is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week via Catawiki messaging for any advice, tracking or information. For collectors, resellers and galleries: the artwork can be held by the gallery, perfectly stored and ready. Gift packaging, certificate, artwork message and custom dedication included. Direct shipping to your client. Abstract Art Gallery - Maria Ruisi is a contemporary art gallery founded in 2010, specialising in contemporary abstraction, sculptural minimalism and in-depth research on materials, textures and depth. The gallery is led by Maria Ruisi, born in 1983 in Riga, artist, researcher and creator, trained in fine arts, interior design and technical disciplines related to conception and materials. Her work is part of a continuous research process, supported by collaborations with researchers, engineers and materials experts, in order to achieve a high level of quality and durability. Types of works available The gallery offers exclusively original contemporary abstract artworks, carefully selected, including abstract minimalist works, textured and sculptural compositions, relief and 3D works, and large-scale wall pieces with strong architectural presence. All works are also available as custom commissions. Any format, dimension or colour palette that can be conceived and realised can be created on request, tailored precisely to your space, your interior and your vision. Standard formats include 50 x 50 cm, 50 x 70 cm, 61 x 91 cm, 120 x 120 cm, 123 x 53 cm, as well as larger formats depending on the work. Depths generally range from 5 cm to 7 cm, and can reach up to 12 cm for certain sculptural pieces, offering a strong interaction between form, light and space. Frames and presentation options include US Box white, US Box black, slim aluminium frame, and other premium finishing options available on request. Materials and Quality Works are created using high-end materials selected across Europe, with particular attention given to quality, stability and longevity. Depending on the work, the gallery uses premium wood supports, 100% cotton Fine Art museum papers compliant with international gallery and collection standards, as well as professional pigments and finishes selected for their long-term resistance. Each work is presented in a premium frame designed to enhance depth and sculptural presence, with particular attention given to detail and finish. Expertise and Artistic Vision Abstract Art Gallery - Maria Ruisi stands apart through an artistic and scientific approach to creation, continuous research on textures, pigments, matter and light, and a contemporary, minimalist and timeless aesthetic. Works are designed to integrate into modern interiors, architectural spaces, executive offices, hotels, galleries and private collections, while maintaining a strong artistic identity. For Collectors Works offered by the gallery are conceived as genuine artistic investments, with high durability, museum-level quality and an aesthetic designed to transcend time and appreciate across generations. Shipping is free, carefully protected, and every work benefits from a lifetime guarantee on colour fastness and material quality under normal exhibition conditions. Custom commissions are welcome. Whether you have a specific size, a particular colour palette, or a precise vision for your space, Maria Ruisi can create the work that matches exactly what you have in mind. Contact us via Catawiki messaging to discuss your project. Abstract Art Gallery - Maria Ruisi Contemporary Abstraction - Minimalism - Sculptural Works Gallery Quality - Artistic Research - Excellence in Materials
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Unique piece – no reproduction. Work developed over several years (2023–2025)
Museum-quality cotton canvas Signed front and back. Exceptional work with a strong emotional presence
Free and secure delivery Gallery support 24/7
Crimson Portal is an absolute minimalist artwork designed to impose an immediate presence in a high-end interior. From the first glance it captures the space, structures it, and transforms the ambiance: a deep, velvety red, almost ceremonial, runs across the gaze like a living material, while a perfectly controlled black core creates a rare, powerful, timeless contrast. It is the kind of work that does not merely “decorate”; it brands a room, gives it an identity and an elegant, calm, magnetic tension. It works equally well in a contemporary living room, a CEO office, a gallery corridor, or a refined bedroom, because it speaks directly to taste, strength, and luxurious quiet.
The work is handmade, with gallery-level finishing standards. The red is not a simple shade: it is deeply worked, with internal nuances, subtle transitions, a velvet and warm-mist feel. Depending on natural light or evening lighting, Crimson Portal changes character: sometimes dramatic and noble, sometimes soft and enveloping. The black center, deliberately understated and precise, acts as a visual “door,” a focal point that stabilizes the whole and intensifies the sense of depth. The minimalism here is not empty; it is filled with mastery. Every millimeter is deliberate, nothing is superfluous, and that is exactly what makes the work rare.
This 2020 creation is a unique piece, conceived to endure and traverse generations. The materials are selected for stability and longevity, with a premium conservation-oriented approach, durability, and elegant enduring quality. The work is mounted in a black American box (depth 5 cm), ready to hang immediately, with a crisp, architectural finish, perfectly suited to modern interiors as well as more classic décors.
Artist’s signature visible on the front, discreet and integrated into the work’s harmony. On the back, all complete identifying information is inscribed. Certificate of authenticity provided and signed. 10-year guarantee included, with a clear philosophy: materials designed to stay beautiful, stable, and passed on to future generations. Secure shipping, reinforced professional packaging, delivery offered, insured and tracked worldwide. Hanging accessories supplied, work ready to be installed upon receipt.
About the artist
Maria Ruisi, born in Riga in 1983, is a doctor, researcher and artist, whose work is part of a deep and ongoing exploration of texture and matter from a very young age. Very early, she develops a unique sensitivity to surfaces, structures, and the silent language of matter.
An engineer by training in design and specialized in interior decoration, she builds an artistic vision at the crossroads of science, space, and emotion. Her work goes beyond the visual aspect: it is sensory, tactile, and immersive. Each creation is the result of years of research, intuition, and refinement.
Her artistic approach rests on a constant objective: to explore and master a wide range of techniques, including the most complex, while sublimating them with a contemporary, elegant, and controlled aesthetic. She continually pushes the boundaries between art, design, and innovation.
Maria Ruisi’s works are conceived to withstand the test of time. Each piece is designed with durability, transmission, and heritage in mind. Her vision is deeply historical: to create works that stand the test of time, that leave a mark, and that will be passed down to future generations.
Her work sits at the boundary between rigor and freedom, where technique becomes emotion and matter becomes memory.

Artwork created directly in the artist Maria Ruisi’s studio (born 1983, Riga), presented in a solo show. This creation naturally aligns with a contemporary approach and may be presented in the selections Inspirez-moi, The Best, Direct from the Studio, Solo Shows and Current Trends: Rising Artists."

Seller's Story

ABSTRACT ART GALLERY - MARIA RUISI Abstract sculptural painting-unique artwork-Lifetime guarantee Worldwide free shipping. Fast dispatch from Riga International Airport within 24 to 48 hours after order confirmation. Delivery time then depends on the collector's country and the international carrier. Every artwork is carefully packaged, accompanied by its certificate of authenticity, and benefits from a lifetime guarantee. The gallery is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week via Catawiki messaging for any advice, tracking or information. For collectors, resellers and galleries: the artwork can be held by the gallery, perfectly stored and ready. Gift packaging, certificate, artwork message and custom dedication included. Direct shipping to your client. Abstract Art Gallery - Maria Ruisi is a contemporary art gallery founded in 2010, specialising in contemporary abstraction, sculptural minimalism and in-depth research on materials, textures and depth. The gallery is led by Maria Ruisi, born in 1983 in Riga, artist, researcher and creator, trained in fine arts, interior design and technical disciplines related to conception and materials. Her work is part of a continuous research process, supported by collaborations with researchers, engineers and materials experts, in order to achieve a high level of quality and durability. Types of works available The gallery offers exclusively original contemporary abstract artworks, carefully selected, including abstract minimalist works, textured and sculptural compositions, relief and 3D works, and large-scale wall pieces with strong architectural presence. All works are also available as custom commissions. Any format, dimension or colour palette that can be conceived and realised can be created on request, tailored precisely to your space, your interior and your vision. Standard formats include 50 x 50 cm, 50 x 70 cm, 61 x 91 cm, 120 x 120 cm, 123 x 53 cm, as well as larger formats depending on the work. Depths generally range from 5 cm to 7 cm, and can reach up to 12 cm for certain sculptural pieces, offering a strong interaction between form, light and space. Frames and presentation options include US Box white, US Box black, slim aluminium frame, and other premium finishing options available on request. Materials and Quality Works are created using high-end materials selected across Europe, with particular attention given to quality, stability and longevity. Depending on the work, the gallery uses premium wood supports, 100% cotton Fine Art museum papers compliant with international gallery and collection standards, as well as professional pigments and finishes selected for their long-term resistance. Each work is presented in a premium frame designed to enhance depth and sculptural presence, with particular attention given to detail and finish. Expertise and Artistic Vision Abstract Art Gallery - Maria Ruisi stands apart through an artistic and scientific approach to creation, continuous research on textures, pigments, matter and light, and a contemporary, minimalist and timeless aesthetic. Works are designed to integrate into modern interiors, architectural spaces, executive offices, hotels, galleries and private collections, while maintaining a strong artistic identity. For Collectors Works offered by the gallery are conceived as genuine artistic investments, with high durability, museum-level quality and an aesthetic designed to transcend time and appreciate across generations. Shipping is free, carefully protected, and every work benefits from a lifetime guarantee on colour fastness and material quality under normal exhibition conditions. Custom commissions are welcome. Whether you have a specific size, a particular colour palette, or a precise vision for your space, Maria Ruisi can create the work that matches exactly what you have in mind. Contact us via Catawiki messaging to discuss your project. Abstract Art Gallery - Maria Ruisi Contemporary Abstraction - Minimalism - Sculptural Works Gallery Quality - Artistic Research - Excellence in Materials
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Manufacturer/brand
Us Box Relief 3D
Era
After 2000
Style
Abstract
Country of origin
Europe
Material
Acrylic abstract sculptural painting, Canvas, Resin
Artist
Maria Ruisi
Title of artwork
Crimson Portal
Signature
Hand signed, Signed
Edition
unique artwork
Year
2023
Colour
Black, Red, Transparent
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
50 cm
Width
50 cm
Depth
5 cm
Weight
4000 g
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Objects sold
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