Valen - Midday Aperitivo
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Valen's original acrylic painting Midday Aperitivo from 2026, measuring 100 cm high by 75 cm wide with a 2.5 cm depth, gallery-stretched on wood with painted edges and no frame, hand signed on the reverse and accompanied by an official COA, in excellent condition and of Italian origin.
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Background and room setting created with AI / photo editing for illustration purposes only.
The painting is an original artwork hand-painted by the artist.
*** Size: 100 (H) x 75 (W) x 2.5 cm (D)
*** Stretching: Gallery-stretched on wood; ready to hang
*** Display: Edges painted to complement the work; no external frame
*** Signature: Hand-signed 'VALEN' on the reverse
*** Certificates: Includes official signed COA by Valen
*** Handling: Professional protective packaging
*** Shipping: Dispatched via Catawiki Smart Shipping with full tracking and insurance
EU SHIPPING ONLY - orders from non-EU countries will be cancelled!
VALEN creates striking contemporary figurative works defined by sartorial style, cinematic light, and an atmosphere of effortless European sophistication.
Exuding a relaxed, refined lifestyle, VALEN's canvases capture an unhurried, cultured world. His subjects-impeccably styled in dapper, modern attire-are pictured in moments of quiet leisure, music, and creative reflection. There is a calm, magnetic poise to these figures, evoking the timeless charm of continental living where style is second nature and life is enjoyed at a measured pace.
At the center of VALEN's visual language is a dynamic tension between human poise and bold architectural framing. He sets his figures within meticulously constructed environments, using flat, geometric panels of vivid, high-contrast color to break the canvas into sharp, modern planes. Razor-sharp shadows slice across the architecture-whether cast by brilliant sunlight or glowing ambient night light-giving each scene a cinematic edge.
By fusing the tailored poise of modern, high-fashion icons with bold color-blocking and an unhurried luxury aesthetic, artwork under the single moniker VALEN delivers a powerful visual statement-crafted to anchor modern interiors with warmth, structure, and cultured sophistication.
Background and room setting created with AI / photo editing for illustration purposes only.
The painting is an original artwork hand-painted by the artist.
*** Size: 100 (H) x 75 (W) x 2.5 cm (D)
*** Stretching: Gallery-stretched on wood; ready to hang
*** Display: Edges painted to complement the work; no external frame
*** Signature: Hand-signed 'VALEN' on the reverse
*** Certificates: Includes official signed COA by Valen
*** Handling: Professional protective packaging
*** Shipping: Dispatched via Catawiki Smart Shipping with full tracking and insurance
EU SHIPPING ONLY - orders from non-EU countries will be cancelled!
VALEN creates striking contemporary figurative works defined by sartorial style, cinematic light, and an atmosphere of effortless European sophistication.
Exuding a relaxed, refined lifestyle, VALEN's canvases capture an unhurried, cultured world. His subjects-impeccably styled in dapper, modern attire-are pictured in moments of quiet leisure, music, and creative reflection. There is a calm, magnetic poise to these figures, evoking the timeless charm of continental living where style is second nature and life is enjoyed at a measured pace.
At the center of VALEN's visual language is a dynamic tension between human poise and bold architectural framing. He sets his figures within meticulously constructed environments, using flat, geometric panels of vivid, high-contrast color to break the canvas into sharp, modern planes. Razor-sharp shadows slice across the architecture-whether cast by brilliant sunlight or glowing ambient night light-giving each scene a cinematic edge.
By fusing the tailored poise of modern, high-fashion icons with bold color-blocking and an unhurried luxury aesthetic, artwork under the single moniker VALEN delivers a powerful visual statement-crafted to anchor modern interiors with warmth, structure, and cultured sophistication.
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Artist
Valen
Sold with frame
No
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Direct from the artist
Edition
Original
Title of artwork
Midday Aperitivo
Technique
Acrylic painting
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Italy
Year
2026
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
100 cm
Width
75 cm
Weight
4 kg
Style
Realism
Period
2020+
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