MARIA RUISI - SHE WHO WEARS THE SUN

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Maria Ruisi's unique original acrylic on canvas titled She Who Wears the Sun (2019), a vertical 50 × 50 cm portrait mounted on a hardwood stretcher and signed on the front and reverse.

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MARIA RUISI — SHE WHO WEARS THE SUN — 2019
Unique Original Painting — Acrylic on Canvas
50 × 50 × 2.5 cm — Delivered Mounted on a Hardwood Stretcher

A composed gaze, an expansive silhouette and a radiant field of colour: She Who Wears the Sun is a striking portrait that brings together expressive brushwork and an intimate human presence.

Maria Ruisi places the woman at the centre of a vibrant composition. Her dark hair forms a broad silhouette around a multicoloured headwrap, framing a face shaped through warm highlights and deep shadows. The direct gaze establishes an immediate connection with the viewer.

Orange, yellow, red, blue and green passages animate the background. Their vertical movement contrasts with the stillness of the figure. The patterned clothing echoes these colours, while the layered necklace introduces intricate details and a finer visual rhythm.

From a distance, the portrait holds the eye through its strong contrasts and balanced composition. Closer viewing reveals individual brushstrokes, subtle facial modelling and the interplay of patterns across the headwrap, jewellery and clothing.

The title suggests a light carried within the figure. A handwritten poem on the reverse extends this association:

“She weaves the dawn into her hair,
And silence glows with golden light.
The sun leaves traces of its warmth,
And through her eyes, the world grows bright.”

The painting invites a personal reading of dignity, warmth and quiet confidence.

ARTWORK DETAILS

• Artist: Maria Ruisi
• Title: She Who Wears the Sun
• Year: 2019, recorded on the reverse and Certificate of Authenticity
• Medium: acrylic on canvas
• Height: 50 cm
• Width: 50 cm
• Depth: 2.5 cm
• Orientation: vertical
• Unique original artwork, painted entirely by hand — not a print
• Signed on the front and reverse
• Title, artist’s name, year, dimensions and artwork reference recorded on the reverse
• Handwritten poem on the reverse
• Artwork reference: AAG-MR-SWWTS-2019-001
• Signed Certificate of Authenticity included
• Offered by Abstract Art Gallery, Riga, Latvia

MOUNTED CANVAS — HARDWOOD STRETCHER INCLUDED

The painting is delivered stretched and mounted on a hardwood stretcher measuring 2.5 cm in depth.

The stretcher is included in the sale. No canvas stretching is required after delivery.

The work is presented without an additional decorative outer frame. Its painted edges provide a finished presentation, as shown in the photographs.

DHL EXPRESS DELIVERY & REINFORCED PROTECTION

The painting is shipped flat, fully mounted on its stretcher, by DHL Express with tracking and transit insurance.

It is not rolled or shipped in a tube.

Protective packaging includes:

• Suitable protection for the painted surface
• Protective tissue or presentation paper
• Reinforced corner protection
• Reinforced XPS protection
• A resistant outer cardboard package

Packaging is arranged to protect the surface and edges without applying direct pressure to the painting.

LIFETIME GALLERY GUARANTEE

The artwork benefits from Abstract Art Gallery’s lifetime guarantee, subject to the gallery’s terms.

This gallery guarantee is separate from the transit insurance covering delivery.

COLLECTOR SUPPORT

Our relationship with the collector continues after delivery. Abstract Art Gallery remains available for questions concerning the artwork, its documentation, display and care.

For conservation, avoid prolonged direct sunlight, excessive humidity and abrupt temperature changes. Do not apply water, solvents or household cleaning products to the painted surface. Contact the gallery if specific cleaning or conservation advice is needed.

PHOTOGRAPHS & PRESENTATION

The photographs show the front, an angled view of the mounted canvas and the reverse with its inscriptions and Certificate of Authenticity.

Colours may vary slightly depending on screen settings and lighting. Any interior display photographs illustrate a possible setting; furniture and accessories are not included.

A luminous portrait whose steady gaze offers a quiet centre within a world of colour.

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
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MARIA RUISI — SHE WHO WEARS THE SUN — 2019
Unique Original Painting — Acrylic on Canvas
50 × 50 × 2.5 cm — Delivered Mounted on a Hardwood Stretcher

A composed gaze, an expansive silhouette and a radiant field of colour: She Who Wears the Sun is a striking portrait that brings together expressive brushwork and an intimate human presence.

Maria Ruisi places the woman at the centre of a vibrant composition. Her dark hair forms a broad silhouette around a multicoloured headwrap, framing a face shaped through warm highlights and deep shadows. The direct gaze establishes an immediate connection with the viewer.

Orange, yellow, red, blue and green passages animate the background. Their vertical movement contrasts with the stillness of the figure. The patterned clothing echoes these colours, while the layered necklace introduces intricate details and a finer visual rhythm.

From a distance, the portrait holds the eye through its strong contrasts and balanced composition. Closer viewing reveals individual brushstrokes, subtle facial modelling and the interplay of patterns across the headwrap, jewellery and clothing.

The title suggests a light carried within the figure. A handwritten poem on the reverse extends this association:

“She weaves the dawn into her hair,
And silence glows with golden light.
The sun leaves traces of its warmth,
And through her eyes, the world grows bright.”

The painting invites a personal reading of dignity, warmth and quiet confidence.

ARTWORK DETAILS

• Artist: Maria Ruisi
• Title: She Who Wears the Sun
• Year: 2019, recorded on the reverse and Certificate of Authenticity
• Medium: acrylic on canvas
• Height: 50 cm
• Width: 50 cm
• Depth: 2.5 cm
• Orientation: vertical
• Unique original artwork, painted entirely by hand — not a print
• Signed on the front and reverse
• Title, artist’s name, year, dimensions and artwork reference recorded on the reverse
• Handwritten poem on the reverse
• Artwork reference: AAG-MR-SWWTS-2019-001
• Signed Certificate of Authenticity included
• Offered by Abstract Art Gallery, Riga, Latvia

MOUNTED CANVAS — HARDWOOD STRETCHER INCLUDED

The painting is delivered stretched and mounted on a hardwood stretcher measuring 2.5 cm in depth.

The stretcher is included in the sale. No canvas stretching is required after delivery.

The work is presented without an additional decorative outer frame. Its painted edges provide a finished presentation, as shown in the photographs.

DHL EXPRESS DELIVERY & REINFORCED PROTECTION

The painting is shipped flat, fully mounted on its stretcher, by DHL Express with tracking and transit insurance.

It is not rolled or shipped in a tube.

Protective packaging includes:

• Suitable protection for the painted surface
• Protective tissue or presentation paper
• Reinforced corner protection
• Reinforced XPS protection
• A resistant outer cardboard package

Packaging is arranged to protect the surface and edges without applying direct pressure to the painting.

LIFETIME GALLERY GUARANTEE

The artwork benefits from Abstract Art Gallery’s lifetime guarantee, subject to the gallery’s terms.

This gallery guarantee is separate from the transit insurance covering delivery.

COLLECTOR SUPPORT

Our relationship with the collector continues after delivery. Abstract Art Gallery remains available for questions concerning the artwork, its documentation, display and care.

For conservation, avoid prolonged direct sunlight, excessive humidity and abrupt temperature changes. Do not apply water, solvents or household cleaning products to the painted surface. Contact the gallery if specific cleaning or conservation advice is needed.

PHOTOGRAPHS & PRESENTATION

The photographs show the front, an angled view of the mounted canvas and the reverse with its inscriptions and Certificate of Authenticity.

Colours may vary slightly depending on screen settings and lighting. Any interior display photographs illustrate a possible setting; furniture and accessories are not included.

A luminous portrait whose steady gaze offers a quiet centre within a world of colour.

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
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Details

Artist
MARIA RUISI
Sold with frame
No
Sold by
Gallery
Edition
Original
Title of artwork
SHE WHO WEARS THE SUN
Technique
Acrylic painting
Signature
Hand signed, Signed
Country of origin
Latvia
Year
2019
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
50 cm
Width
50 cm
Weight
2 kg
Depiction/theme
Portrait
Style
Abstract
Period
2020+
LatviaVerified
215
Objects sold
100%
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