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Sofia Girtcius’s unique 2023 portrait, *Where Silence Holds Me*, is a hand-signed oil and mixed-media painting on canvas.
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Sofia Girtcius - Where Silence Holds Me, 2023
Original oil and mixed-media painting on canvas. 70 x 50 x 2 cm. Unique artwork.
THE ARTWORK
A pale figure sits with her head inclined, her limbs gathered within sweeping elliptical lines. Ivory, grey and muted pink brushstrokes describe the body, while teal and charcoal deepen the space around her. The face is suggested through a few layered marks, leaving the posture to convey the intimacy of the moment.
The curves travel around the figure and across the canvas, drawing the eye through the composition. They suggest an enclosing space, with small gold-coloured reflective accents catching the light along their paths. Their broad movement contrasts with the figure’s inward attention.
Close viewing reveals the physical character of the painting. Raised strokes give the limbs their direction, while thicker deposits of colour gather beside them. Small touches of yellow, rose and red emerge from the subdued palette. In places, the canvas weave remains visible beneath the paint, adding another rhythm to the surface.
Where Silence Holds Me suggests a private pause within a moving world. The surrounding lines can be read as shelter, thought or the passage of time. Their openness gives the viewer room to find a personal meaning in the scene.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Sofia Girtcius is a Latvian artist born in 1990. Her artistic interests encompass classical painting, realism, portraiture and fantasy, alongside nature, literature and nocturnal atmospheres.
In this work, her interest in the human figure meets an expressive handling of paint. Recognisable anatomy emerges through broad gestures, with texture and colour carrying much of the emotion. The gathered posture remains clear even where individual strokes loosen the body’s contours.
ARTWORK DETAILS
Artist - Sofia Girtcius
Title - Where Silence Holds Me
Year - 2023
Country of origin - Latvia
Technique - Oil and mixed media on canvas, with textured brushwork and gold-coloured reflective accents
Dimensions - 70 x 50 x 2 cm, height x width x depth
Orientation - Portrait
Rarity - Unique original artwork, 1/1
Signature - Hand-signed on the front, lower right
Support - Canvas mounted on a 2 cm-deep wooden stretcher
Presentation - Ready to hang, without a decorative frame
Provenance - Abstract Art Gallery, Riga
Unique artwork ID - AAG-SG-2023-WSHM-001
CERTIFICATE AND LIFETIME GALLERY GUARANTEE
The painting is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity issued by Abstract Art Gallery and covered by the gallery’s lifetime authenticity guarantee under its applicable terms.
PRESENTATION
The artwork is delivered mounted on its wooden stretcher, ready to hang, and professionally protected for transit.
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 TranslateSofia Girtcius - Where Silence Holds Me, 2023
Original oil and mixed-media painting on canvas. 70 x 50 x 2 cm. Unique artwork.
THE ARTWORK
A pale figure sits with her head inclined, her limbs gathered within sweeping elliptical lines. Ivory, grey and muted pink brushstrokes describe the body, while teal and charcoal deepen the space around her. The face is suggested through a few layered marks, leaving the posture to convey the intimacy of the moment.
The curves travel around the figure and across the canvas, drawing the eye through the composition. They suggest an enclosing space, with small gold-coloured reflective accents catching the light along their paths. Their broad movement contrasts with the figure’s inward attention.
Close viewing reveals the physical character of the painting. Raised strokes give the limbs their direction, while thicker deposits of colour gather beside them. Small touches of yellow, rose and red emerge from the subdued palette. In places, the canvas weave remains visible beneath the paint, adding another rhythm to the surface.
Where Silence Holds Me suggests a private pause within a moving world. The surrounding lines can be read as shelter, thought or the passage of time. Their openness gives the viewer room to find a personal meaning in the scene.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Sofia Girtcius is a Latvian artist born in 1990. Her artistic interests encompass classical painting, realism, portraiture and fantasy, alongside nature, literature and nocturnal atmospheres.
In this work, her interest in the human figure meets an expressive handling of paint. Recognisable anatomy emerges through broad gestures, with texture and colour carrying much of the emotion. The gathered posture remains clear even where individual strokes loosen the body’s contours.
ARTWORK DETAILS
Artist - Sofia Girtcius
Title - Where Silence Holds Me
Year - 2023
Country of origin - Latvia
Technique - Oil and mixed media on canvas, with textured brushwork and gold-coloured reflective accents
Dimensions - 70 x 50 x 2 cm, height x width x depth
Orientation - Portrait
Rarity - Unique original artwork, 1/1
Signature - Hand-signed on the front, lower right
Support - Canvas mounted on a 2 cm-deep wooden stretcher
Presentation - Ready to hang, without a decorative frame
Provenance - Abstract Art Gallery, Riga
Unique artwork ID - AAG-SG-2023-WSHM-001
CERTIFICATE AND LIFETIME GALLERY GUARANTEE
The painting is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity issued by Abstract Art Gallery and covered by the gallery’s lifetime authenticity guarantee under its applicable terms.
PRESENTATION
The artwork is delivered mounted on its wooden stretcher, ready to hang, and professionally protected for transit.
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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Edition
Original
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Artist
Sofia Girtcius
Technique
Mixed media, Oil painting
Title of artwork
Where Silence Holds Me
Signature
Hand signed, Signed
Country of origin
Latvia
Year
2023
Colour
Blue, Grey, Multicolour, Pink, Yellow
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
70 cm
Width
50 cm
Weight
2 kg
Depiction/theme
Portrait
Style
Contemporary
Period
2020+
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