ARVY - HIGHER AUTHORITY - XXL
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ARVY's ORIGINAL acrylic painting 'HIGHER AUTHORITY - XXL', a multicolour contemporary abstract portrait, signed, 90 × 165 cm on unprimed gallery canvas (360 g/m²) with a UV‑protective satin varnish, created in 2026 and delivered direct from the artist.
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- HIGHER AUTHORITY -
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: 90x165 cm (entire canvas)
Artwork Overview:
They believed the crowns placed them above everyone else. Then the eye opened.
Four rulers stand shoulder to shoulder, their faces built from blunt rectangles, exposed teeth and startled white eyes. Above them, a blue iris hovers inside a triangular form—silent, calm and impossible to escape. Even the tallest crowns remain beneath its gaze.
In Higher Authority, ARVY stages a darkly playful fable about power and the fear hidden inside it. Acid yellow, bruised pink, deep blue and black cut through the warm ground in raw, layered strokes; scraped passages preserve the restless energy of their making. The figures may look comic, but their expressions reveal uncertainty: they possess the symbols of control without ever appearing in control.
The painting’s final tension is simple and unforgettable: everyone wants the crown, but the true power belongs to whoever is watching.
Details:
Canvas dimensions: 90x165 cm, with additional 5 cm on each side for stretching
Suggested frame size: 80x155 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.
www.instagram.com/thesadyvra
www.youtube.com/c/TheSadyvra
Seller's Story
ARVY GALLERY is the creative practice of Lithuanian contemporary artist ARVY, a fourth-generation artist continuing a family tradition rooted in visual and performance art.
Working primarily with acrylic, dry pastels and markers on canvas, ARVY creates expressive contemporary paintings combining expressionism, symbolism, Art Brut and street-art influences.
More than 1,000 original artworks have been acquired by collectors worldwide and are held in private collections across Europe.
From his studio in Lithuania, ARVY offers original one-of-a-kind paintings directly to collectors through curated international auctions.
- HIGHER AUTHORITY -
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: 90x165 cm (entire canvas)
Artwork Overview:
They believed the crowns placed them above everyone else. Then the eye opened.
Four rulers stand shoulder to shoulder, their faces built from blunt rectangles, exposed teeth and startled white eyes. Above them, a blue iris hovers inside a triangular form—silent, calm and impossible to escape. Even the tallest crowns remain beneath its gaze.
In Higher Authority, ARVY stages a darkly playful fable about power and the fear hidden inside it. Acid yellow, bruised pink, deep blue and black cut through the warm ground in raw, layered strokes; scraped passages preserve the restless energy of their making. The figures may look comic, but their expressions reveal uncertainty: they possess the symbols of control without ever appearing in control.
The painting’s final tension is simple and unforgettable: everyone wants the crown, but the true power belongs to whoever is watching.
Details:
Canvas dimensions: 90x165 cm, with additional 5 cm on each side for stretching
Suggested frame size: 80x155 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.
www.instagram.com/thesadyvra
www.youtube.com/c/TheSadyvra
Seller's Story
ARVY GALLERY is the creative practice of Lithuanian contemporary artist ARVY, a fourth-generation artist continuing a family tradition rooted in visual and performance art.
Working primarily with acrylic, dry pastels and markers on canvas, ARVY creates expressive contemporary paintings combining expressionism, symbolism, Art Brut and street-art influences.
More than 1,000 original artworks have been acquired by collectors worldwide and are held in private collections across Europe.
From his studio in Lithuania, ARVY offers original one-of-a-kind paintings directly to collectors through curated international auctions.
Details
Artist
ARVY
Sold with frame
No
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Direct from the artist
Edition
Original
Title of artwork
HIGHER AUTHORITY - XXL
Technique
Acrylic painting
Signature
Signed
Country of origin
Europe
Year
2026
Condition
Excellent condition
Colour
Multicolour
Height
90 cm
Width
165 cm
Style
Contemporary
Period
2020+
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