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Ilze Morgan’s WHERE LIGHT BEGINS, an original 60 × 50 cm mixed media acrylic painting on canvas with hand-applied gold accents, 3 cm deep, signed, produced in 2017, sold with frame by Galerie, in excellent condition.
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ILZE MORGAN — WHERE LIGHT BEGINS, 2019
Unique 3D Sculptural Acrylic Painting with Hand-Applied Gold Accents — 50 × 60 × 3 cm
Artist: Ilze Morgan
Nationality: Latvian
Born: 1981, Riga, Latvia
Title: Where Light Begins
Year: 2019
Medium: Multi-layer acrylic, sculptural texture and hand-applied gold accents on canvas
Technique: 3D relief / layered sculptural acrylic painting
Dimensions: 50 × 60 × 3 cm (H × W × D)
Support: Canvas professionally mounted on a 3 cm hardwood stretcher
Presentation: Ready to hang
Rarity: Unique original artwork — 1/1
Signature: Hand-signed by Ilze Morgan on the front and reverse
Reverse: Handwritten artist inscription forming part of the artwork's documentation
Condition: Excellent original condition — created directly in the artist's studio, never restored
Certificate: Signed Certificate of Authenticity included
Provenance: Directly from the artist through Abstract Art Gallery, Riga
Gallery service: Lifetime after-sales guarantee, including conservation guidance, maintenance and restoration assistance
Shipping: Professionally protected and shipped internationally via DHL Express
Where Light Begins
Where Light Begins is an original 2019 sculptural painting by Latvian contemporary artist Ilze Morgan, built through successive layers of acrylic, physical relief and delicate hand-applied golden accents.
At first glance, the composition appears serene.
Then the surface begins to reveal itself.
A luminous field of textured white and warm cream opens across the upper part of the canvas before meeting a horizontal passage of soft periwinkle blue.
At the horizon, a single warm yellow gesture appears.
Small, almost elemental, it becomes the point from which the entire composition seems to awaken.
A first light.
A distant sun.
The instant when darkness begins to give way to colour.
Below, the composition gradually transforms into fields of blush pink, rose and subtle lavender, interrupted by deeper plum gestures that bring rhythm and physical depth to the otherwise meditative palette.
Between these chromatic territories, fragments of gold applied individually by hand appear like particles of light suspended across the horizon.
They do not form a perfectly controlled line.
That irregularity is essential.
Each golden fragment occupies its own place on the surface, making this constellation of light impossible to reproduce identically.
A Painting Constructed in Layers
The physical surface is one of the defining qualities of Where Light Begins.
Ilze Morgan develops the composition through multiple successive layers of acrylic, building the painting rather than simply covering the canvas with colour.
The repeated horizontal marks create a genuine sculptural topography.
Ridges, subtle cracks, accumulated deposits and variations in thickness remain deliberately visible, recording the gestures through which the painting was constructed.
From the front, these layers establish rhythm.
From an angle, they become relief.
Under changing light, they produce fine shadows and highlights that continually modify the appearance of the surface.
This means that Where Light Begins cannot be fully understood through a single photograph.
In soft daylight, its whites, blues and pinks appear delicate and atmospheric.
Under more directional evening lighting, the relief becomes increasingly pronounced and the golden accents emerge more strongly from the surface.
Light does not simply illuminate this painting — it completes it.
Gold as Captured Light
The gold within the composition has been applied by hand in irregular fragments.
Rather than dominating the painting, it appears selectively between the blue and pink fields, like sunlight breaking across a distant horizon.
Its placement creates an important visual transition.
Above: silence, air and white space.
At the centre: blue, yellow and gold.
Below: warmth, rose, lavender and deeper traces of plum.
The composition can therefore be read almost as a passage from stillness toward awakening.
This is where the title acquires its full meaning.
Where Light Begins is not simply a representation of sunrise.
It is about that almost imperceptible moment before something becomes fully visible.
About Ilze Morgan
Born in Riga, Latvia, in 1981, Ilze Morgan is a contemporary artist whose practice explores the relationship between texture, light, colour and emotion.
Her artistic language is particularly distinguished by the physical construction of her surfaces.
Through repeated applications of acrylic and sculptural material, she develops compositions in which relief becomes an active component of the image.
Nature, organic rhythms, flowers, atmospheric landscapes and changing light provide recurring sources of inspiration.
Yet her paintings rarely describe these subjects literally.
Instead, they translate them into colour, texture, movement and material presence.
This balance between delicacy and physical construction gives Morgan's paintings their distinctive character: compositions that can initially appear calm and minimal, yet reveal considerable material complexity when viewed closely.
Her work is presented internationally through Abstract Art Gallery, Riga.
Entirely Handmade — Unique Original
Where Light Begins is a unique original artwork — 1/1.
It is not a print, reproduction or edition.
The composition was created entirely by hand, including its numerous acrylic layers, sculptural surface and individually positioned golden accents.
The variations in relief, irregular edges, subtle cracks and differences in surface thickness are intentional characteristics of the artist's technique and form part of the identity of this unique work.
The painting is hand-signed by Ilze Morgan on the front and reverse.
The handwritten inscription preserved on the reverse forms part of the artwork's documentation and direct connection to the artist.
A signed Certificate of Authenticity accompanies the painting.
Provenance: directly from Ilze Morgan's studio through Abstract Art Gallery, Riga.
Condition
The artwork is presented in excellent original condition.
It comes directly from the artist's studio and has never been restored.
The natural variations visible throughout the sculptural acrylic surface are inherent to the multi-layer technique and are part of the artist's intentional material language.
Mounted on Hardwood — Ready to Hang
The artwork measures 50 × 60 × 3 cm and is professionally mounted on a 3 cm hardwood stretcher.
It will be delivered fully mounted and ready to hang, preserving the physical tension and sculptural character of the original canvas.
No additional mounting is required upon arrival.
Certificate & Lifetime Gallery Guarantee
The artwork is accompanied by a signed Certificate of Authenticity and documented direct artist-to-gallery provenance.
Abstract Art Gallery also provides the collector with its lifetime after-sales commitment, including conservation guidance, maintenance advice and restoration assistance when appropriate.
The objective is to accompany the artwork beyond the initial acquisition and support its long-term preservation.
Professional DHL Express Delivery
Because the relief and hand-applied golden elements are integral to the artwork, particular attention is given to protecting its surface.
Where Light Begins is shipped mounted on its 3 cm hardwood stretcher and ready to hang.
The artwork is professionally protected using materials appropriate for its sculptural acrylic surface before reinforced international packaging.
Delivery is handled via DHL Express with tracking.
Collector's Note
At 50 × 60 cm, Where Light Begins possesses an intimate scale while retaining a remarkably strong physical presence.
Its beauty lies in a deliberate contrast:
the palette is soft,
but the surface is sculptural.
The composition is quiet,
but the material is alive.
The gold is restrained,
yet a few fragments are enough to transform the entire horizon.
Created in 2019, the work captures the moment suggested by its title — not daylight itself, but the instant immediately before it fully arrives.
A horizon opens.
Gold catches the first light.
Colour awakens.
And this is where light begins.
Ilze Morgan (Latvian, b. 1981)
Where Light Begins, 2019
50 × 60 × 3 cm — Unique original artwork, 1/1
Multi-layer sculptural acrylic with hand-applied gold accents on canvas
Signed front and reverse
3 cm hardwood stretcher — ready to hang
Signed Certificate of Authenticity
Direct artist-to-gallery provenance
Lifetime Gallery After-Sales Guarantee
DHL Express international delivery
Abstract Art Gallery — Riga
This artwork, created directly in the artist's studio, is presented by Abstract Art Gallery. It naturally falls within a current contemporary approach and can be presented in the selections Inspire Me, The Best, Direct from the Studio, Solo Shows and Current Trends: Up-and-coming artists.
Seller's Story
ABSTRACT ART GALLERY
Abstract, sculptural & contemporary paintings — Unique artworks — 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: artworks can be held by the gallery, perfectly stored and ready. Gift packaging, certificate, artwork message, and custom dedication included. Direct shipping to your client available on request.
Abstract Art Gallery (SIA Positive International Art) is a contemporary art gallery founded in 2010, based in Riga, Latvia, specialising in contemporary abstraction, sculptural minimalism, and in-depth research on materials, textures, and depth.
The gallery represents a curated roster of contemporary artists, each bringing a distinct technique and artistic language — from acrylic pouring and sculptural relief to mixed media on canvas and 3D acrylic-resin work. Every artist is selected for their commitment to material research, craftsmanship, and long-term artistic integrity.
Types of works available
The gallery offers exclusively original contemporary artworks, carefully selected, including abstract minimalist works, textured and sculptural compositions, relief and 3D pieces, and large-scale wall pieces with strong architectural presence.
Custom commissions are available upon request across the gallery's roster of artists. Any format, dimension, or colour palette that can be conceived and realised can be created, tailored precisely to your space and vision.
Standard formats include 50 × 50 cm, 50 × 70 cm, 61 × 91 cm, 120 × 120 cm, 123 × 53 cm, as well as larger formats depending on the work. Depths generally range from 0.2 cm (canvas works) to 5–7 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, protective transport tube for unframed canvases, 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 artist and the piece, the gallery uses premium wood supports, professional-grade canvas, fine acrylic pigments, natural fibers, resin, and finishes selected for their long-term resistance. Each work is presented with careful attention to detail, finish, and presentation.
Expertise and Artistic Vision
Abstract Art Gallery stands apart through a curatorial approach that combines artistic sensitivity with material research — continuous exploration of texture, pigment, matter, and light across its artists' practices. 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. Shipping is free worldwide, carefully protected and insured, 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, our artists can create a work tailored exactly to what you have in mind. Contact us via Catawiki messaging to discuss your project.
Abstract Art Gallery
Contemporary Art — Sculptural & Abstract Works — Multiple Represented Artists
Gallery Quality — Artistic Research — Excellence in Materials
Translated by Google TranslateILZE MORGAN — WHERE LIGHT BEGINS, 2019
Unique 3D Sculptural Acrylic Painting with Hand-Applied Gold Accents — 50 × 60 × 3 cm
Artist: Ilze Morgan
Nationality: Latvian
Born: 1981, Riga, Latvia
Title: Where Light Begins
Year: 2019
Medium: Multi-layer acrylic, sculptural texture and hand-applied gold accents on canvas
Technique: 3D relief / layered sculptural acrylic painting
Dimensions: 50 × 60 × 3 cm (H × W × D)
Support: Canvas professionally mounted on a 3 cm hardwood stretcher
Presentation: Ready to hang
Rarity: Unique original artwork — 1/1
Signature: Hand-signed by Ilze Morgan on the front and reverse
Reverse: Handwritten artist inscription forming part of the artwork's documentation
Condition: Excellent original condition — created directly in the artist's studio, never restored
Certificate: Signed Certificate of Authenticity included
Provenance: Directly from the artist through Abstract Art Gallery, Riga
Gallery service: Lifetime after-sales guarantee, including conservation guidance, maintenance and restoration assistance
Shipping: Professionally protected and shipped internationally via DHL Express
Where Light Begins
Where Light Begins is an original 2019 sculptural painting by Latvian contemporary artist Ilze Morgan, built through successive layers of acrylic, physical relief and delicate hand-applied golden accents.
At first glance, the composition appears serene.
Then the surface begins to reveal itself.
A luminous field of textured white and warm cream opens across the upper part of the canvas before meeting a horizontal passage of soft periwinkle blue.
At the horizon, a single warm yellow gesture appears.
Small, almost elemental, it becomes the point from which the entire composition seems to awaken.
A first light.
A distant sun.
The instant when darkness begins to give way to colour.
Below, the composition gradually transforms into fields of blush pink, rose and subtle lavender, interrupted by deeper plum gestures that bring rhythm and physical depth to the otherwise meditative palette.
Between these chromatic territories, fragments of gold applied individually by hand appear like particles of light suspended across the horizon.
They do not form a perfectly controlled line.
That irregularity is essential.
Each golden fragment occupies its own place on the surface, making this constellation of light impossible to reproduce identically.
A Painting Constructed in Layers
The physical surface is one of the defining qualities of Where Light Begins.
Ilze Morgan develops the composition through multiple successive layers of acrylic, building the painting rather than simply covering the canvas with colour.
The repeated horizontal marks create a genuine sculptural topography.
Ridges, subtle cracks, accumulated deposits and variations in thickness remain deliberately visible, recording the gestures through which the painting was constructed.
From the front, these layers establish rhythm.
From an angle, they become relief.
Under changing light, they produce fine shadows and highlights that continually modify the appearance of the surface.
This means that Where Light Begins cannot be fully understood through a single photograph.
In soft daylight, its whites, blues and pinks appear delicate and atmospheric.
Under more directional evening lighting, the relief becomes increasingly pronounced and the golden accents emerge more strongly from the surface.
Light does not simply illuminate this painting — it completes it.
Gold as Captured Light
The gold within the composition has been applied by hand in irregular fragments.
Rather than dominating the painting, it appears selectively between the blue and pink fields, like sunlight breaking across a distant horizon.
Its placement creates an important visual transition.
Above: silence, air and white space.
At the centre: blue, yellow and gold.
Below: warmth, rose, lavender and deeper traces of plum.
The composition can therefore be read almost as a passage from stillness toward awakening.
This is where the title acquires its full meaning.
Where Light Begins is not simply a representation of sunrise.
It is about that almost imperceptible moment before something becomes fully visible.
About Ilze Morgan
Born in Riga, Latvia, in 1981, Ilze Morgan is a contemporary artist whose practice explores the relationship between texture, light, colour and emotion.
Her artistic language is particularly distinguished by the physical construction of her surfaces.
Through repeated applications of acrylic and sculptural material, she develops compositions in which relief becomes an active component of the image.
Nature, organic rhythms, flowers, atmospheric landscapes and changing light provide recurring sources of inspiration.
Yet her paintings rarely describe these subjects literally.
Instead, they translate them into colour, texture, movement and material presence.
This balance between delicacy and physical construction gives Morgan's paintings their distinctive character: compositions that can initially appear calm and minimal, yet reveal considerable material complexity when viewed closely.
Her work is presented internationally through Abstract Art Gallery, Riga.
Entirely Handmade — Unique Original
Where Light Begins is a unique original artwork — 1/1.
It is not a print, reproduction or edition.
The composition was created entirely by hand, including its numerous acrylic layers, sculptural surface and individually positioned golden accents.
The variations in relief, irregular edges, subtle cracks and differences in surface thickness are intentional characteristics of the artist's technique and form part of the identity of this unique work.
The painting is hand-signed by Ilze Morgan on the front and reverse.
The handwritten inscription preserved on the reverse forms part of the artwork's documentation and direct connection to the artist.
A signed Certificate of Authenticity accompanies the painting.
Provenance: directly from Ilze Morgan's studio through Abstract Art Gallery, Riga.
Condition
The artwork is presented in excellent original condition.
It comes directly from the artist's studio and has never been restored.
The natural variations visible throughout the sculptural acrylic surface are inherent to the multi-layer technique and are part of the artist's intentional material language.
Mounted on Hardwood — Ready to Hang
The artwork measures 50 × 60 × 3 cm and is professionally mounted on a 3 cm hardwood stretcher.
It will be delivered fully mounted and ready to hang, preserving the physical tension and sculptural character of the original canvas.
No additional mounting is required upon arrival.
Certificate & Lifetime Gallery Guarantee
The artwork is accompanied by a signed Certificate of Authenticity and documented direct artist-to-gallery provenance.
Abstract Art Gallery also provides the collector with its lifetime after-sales commitment, including conservation guidance, maintenance advice and restoration assistance when appropriate.
The objective is to accompany the artwork beyond the initial acquisition and support its long-term preservation.
Professional DHL Express Delivery
Because the relief and hand-applied golden elements are integral to the artwork, particular attention is given to protecting its surface.
Where Light Begins is shipped mounted on its 3 cm hardwood stretcher and ready to hang.
The artwork is professionally protected using materials appropriate for its sculptural acrylic surface before reinforced international packaging.
Delivery is handled via DHL Express with tracking.
Collector's Note
At 50 × 60 cm, Where Light Begins possesses an intimate scale while retaining a remarkably strong physical presence.
Its beauty lies in a deliberate contrast:
the palette is soft,
but the surface is sculptural.
The composition is quiet,
but the material is alive.
The gold is restrained,
yet a few fragments are enough to transform the entire horizon.
Created in 2019, the work captures the moment suggested by its title — not daylight itself, but the instant immediately before it fully arrives.
A horizon opens.
Gold catches the first light.
Colour awakens.
And this is where light begins.
Ilze Morgan (Latvian, b. 1981)
Where Light Begins, 2019
50 × 60 × 3 cm — Unique original artwork, 1/1
Multi-layer sculptural acrylic with hand-applied gold accents on canvas
Signed front and reverse
3 cm hardwood stretcher — ready to hang
Signed Certificate of Authenticity
Direct artist-to-gallery provenance
Lifetime Gallery After-Sales Guarantee
DHL Express international delivery
Abstract Art Gallery — Riga
This artwork, created directly in the artist's studio, is presented by Abstract Art Gallery. It naturally falls within a current contemporary approach and can be presented in the selections Inspire Me, The Best, Direct from the Studio, Solo Shows and Current Trends: Up-and-coming artists.
Seller's Story
ABSTRACT ART GALLERY
Abstract, sculptural & contemporary paintings — Unique artworks — 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: artworks can be held by the gallery, perfectly stored and ready. Gift packaging, certificate, artwork message, and custom dedication included. Direct shipping to your client available on request.
Abstract Art Gallery (SIA Positive International Art) is a contemporary art gallery founded in 2010, based in Riga, Latvia, specialising in contemporary abstraction, sculptural minimalism, and in-depth research on materials, textures, and depth.
The gallery represents a curated roster of contemporary artists, each bringing a distinct technique and artistic language — from acrylic pouring and sculptural relief to mixed media on canvas and 3D acrylic-resin work. Every artist is selected for their commitment to material research, craftsmanship, and long-term artistic integrity.
Types of works available
The gallery offers exclusively original contemporary artworks, carefully selected, including abstract minimalist works, textured and sculptural compositions, relief and 3D pieces, and large-scale wall pieces with strong architectural presence.
Custom commissions are available upon request across the gallery's roster of artists. Any format, dimension, or colour palette that can be conceived and realised can be created, tailored precisely to your space and vision.
Standard formats include 50 × 50 cm, 50 × 70 cm, 61 × 91 cm, 120 × 120 cm, 123 × 53 cm, as well as larger formats depending on the work. Depths generally range from 0.2 cm (canvas works) to 5–7 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, protective transport tube for unframed canvases, 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 artist and the piece, the gallery uses premium wood supports, professional-grade canvas, fine acrylic pigments, natural fibers, resin, and finishes selected for their long-term resistance. Each work is presented with careful attention to detail, finish, and presentation.
Expertise and Artistic Vision
Abstract Art Gallery stands apart through a curatorial approach that combines artistic sensitivity with material research — continuous exploration of texture, pigment, matter, and light across its artists' practices. 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. Shipping is free worldwide, carefully protected and insured, 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, our artists can create a work tailored exactly to what you have in mind. Contact us via Catawiki messaging to discuss your project.
Abstract Art Gallery
Contemporary Art — Sculptural & Abstract Works — Multiple Represented Artists
Gallery Quality — Artistic Research — Excellence in Materials
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Artist
Ilze Morgan
Edition
Original
Sold by
Gallery
Sold with frame
Yes
Title of artwork
WHERE LIGHT BEGINS
Technique
Acrylic painting, Mixed technique
Signature
Hand signed, Signed
Country of origin
Latvia
Year
2017
Condition
Excellent condition
Colour
Multicolour, Pink, Red, White
Height
60 cm
Width
50 cm
Weight
3000 g
Depiction/theme
Interior scene
Style
Contemporary
Period
2010-2020
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