SAMIA KERKENI - WHEN NIGHT UNFOLDS

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Samia Kerkeni’s hand-signed original abstract mixed-media acrylic painting *WHEN NIGHT UNFOLDS* (2020) depicts a nocturnal scene in black, white, green and red.

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SAMIA KERKENI — WHEN NIGHT UNFOLDS, 2020

When Night Unfolds is a unique abstract painting by Samia Kerkeni, created through fluid acrylic, artistic pigments and controlled pouring techniques on canvas.

Deep black, burgundy and earthy-brown currents descend through the composition, interrupted by luminous white passages and flashes of emerald green, coral and muted violet. Pigments meet, separate and reconnect, creating the impression of a nocturnal landscape awakening from within.

The title refers to the moment when darkness reveals that it is not empty. As night unfolds, hidden colours, currents and forms gradually emerge. Kerkeni transforms this transition into a powerful material experience in which shadow carries movement, memory and latent energy.

A commanding dark passage forms the central visual axis. White formations break through like reflected moonlight, mist or mineral veins, while emerald accents introduce vitality and renewal. The resulting balance between darkness and illumination gives the work an intense yet contemplative presence.

Created through a controlled pouring process, the composition combines artistic intention with the unpredictable movement of liquid pigment. Variations in density produce organic cells, marbled transitions and intricate formations that could never be reproduced identically.

The imagery remains deliberately open: it may suggest geological strata, a forest after nightfall, underground rivers or an imaginary landscape shaped by darkness and light.

A handwritten poetic inscription on the reverse extends the work’s emotional dimension, evoking hidden rivers awakening within velvet depths.

Entirely created by hand, When Night Unfolds is an original painting—not a print, reproduction or edition.

ARTWORK DETAILS

Artist: Samia Kerkeni
Title: When Night Unfolds
Year: 2020
Medium: Fluid acrylic and artistic pigments on canvas
Technique: Acrylic pouring
Dimensions: 50 × 40 × 1 cm
Series: Mineral Energy Series
Rarity: Unique original artwork — 1/1
Signature: Hand-signed on the front and reverse
Reverse: Artwork information and handwritten poetic inscription
Condition: Excellent original studio condition; never restored
Frame: Not included
Certificate of Authenticity: Included, issued and signed by Abstract Art Gallery
Provenance: Artist → Abstract Art Gallery, Riga
Artwork reference: AAG-SK-WNU-2020-001
Image rights: Samia Kerkeni / Abstract Art Gallery

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Samia Kerkeni is a contemporary artist, doctor and researcher whose practice explores matter, colour, movement and light.

Her scientific background informs a process of continuous experimentation. Inspired by mineral formations, oceans, invisible currents and the transformation of natural matter, she creates abstract compositions in which pigment becomes an emotional language.

Through fluid movement, layering and controlled unpredictability, Kerkeni brings together technical precision and intuition. Each painting preserves the physical memory of its creation and invites the viewer to discover a personal landscape within its forms.

PROFESSIONAL DELIVERY

The artwork will be shipped completely flat—never rolled—to preserve the integrity of its painted surface and fluid formations.

It will be professionally protected between reinforced rigid XPS panels and placed inside secure external packaging suitable for international art transportation.

Tracked and insured delivery is included. The Certificate of Authenticity will be protected separately inside the parcel.

The artwork is accompanied by the lifetime authenticity and provenance guarantee of Abstract Art Gallery, Riga, together with long-term collector support.

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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SAMIA KERKENI — WHEN NIGHT UNFOLDS, 2020

When Night Unfolds is a unique abstract painting by Samia Kerkeni, created through fluid acrylic, artistic pigments and controlled pouring techniques on canvas.

Deep black, burgundy and earthy-brown currents descend through the composition, interrupted by luminous white passages and flashes of emerald green, coral and muted violet. Pigments meet, separate and reconnect, creating the impression of a nocturnal landscape awakening from within.

The title refers to the moment when darkness reveals that it is not empty. As night unfolds, hidden colours, currents and forms gradually emerge. Kerkeni transforms this transition into a powerful material experience in which shadow carries movement, memory and latent energy.

A commanding dark passage forms the central visual axis. White formations break through like reflected moonlight, mist or mineral veins, while emerald accents introduce vitality and renewal. The resulting balance between darkness and illumination gives the work an intense yet contemplative presence.

Created through a controlled pouring process, the composition combines artistic intention with the unpredictable movement of liquid pigment. Variations in density produce organic cells, marbled transitions and intricate formations that could never be reproduced identically.

The imagery remains deliberately open: it may suggest geological strata, a forest after nightfall, underground rivers or an imaginary landscape shaped by darkness and light.

A handwritten poetic inscription on the reverse extends the work’s emotional dimension, evoking hidden rivers awakening within velvet depths.

Entirely created by hand, When Night Unfolds is an original painting—not a print, reproduction or edition.

ARTWORK DETAILS

Artist: Samia Kerkeni
Title: When Night Unfolds
Year: 2020
Medium: Fluid acrylic and artistic pigments on canvas
Technique: Acrylic pouring
Dimensions: 50 × 40 × 1 cm
Series: Mineral Energy Series
Rarity: Unique original artwork — 1/1
Signature: Hand-signed on the front and reverse
Reverse: Artwork information and handwritten poetic inscription
Condition: Excellent original studio condition; never restored
Frame: Not included
Certificate of Authenticity: Included, issued and signed by Abstract Art Gallery
Provenance: Artist → Abstract Art Gallery, Riga
Artwork reference: AAG-SK-WNU-2020-001
Image rights: Samia Kerkeni / Abstract Art Gallery

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Samia Kerkeni is a contemporary artist, doctor and researcher whose practice explores matter, colour, movement and light.

Her scientific background informs a process of continuous experimentation. Inspired by mineral formations, oceans, invisible currents and the transformation of natural matter, she creates abstract compositions in which pigment becomes an emotional language.

Through fluid movement, layering and controlled unpredictability, Kerkeni brings together technical precision and intuition. Each painting preserves the physical memory of its creation and invites the viewer to discover a personal landscape within its forms.

PROFESSIONAL DELIVERY

The artwork will be shipped completely flat—never rolled—to preserve the integrity of its painted surface and fluid formations.

It will be professionally protected between reinforced rigid XPS panels and placed inside secure external packaging suitable for international art transportation.

Tracked and insured delivery is included. The Certificate of Authenticity will be protected separately inside the parcel.

The artwork is accompanied by the lifetime authenticity and provenance guarantee of Abstract Art Gallery, Riga, together with long-term collector support.

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

Edition
Original
Sold by
Gallery
Sold with frame
No
Artist
SAMIA KERKENI
Technique
Acrylic painting, Mixed media
Title of artwork
WHEN NIGHT UNFOLDS
Signature
Hand signed, Signed
Country of origin
Latvia
Year
2020
Colour
Black, Green, Multicolour, Red, White
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
50 cm
Width
40 cm
Weight
1 kg
Depiction/theme
Night scene
Style
Abstract
Period
2020+
LatviaVerified
250
Objects sold
100%
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