Samia Kerkeni - Abyssal Dream

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Samia Kerkeni’s unique, hand-signed original acrylic painting, *Abyssal Dream* (2022), depicts an abstract underwater landscape in flowing colours with metallic pigments.

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Samia Kerkeni - Abyssal Dream, 2022

Original acrylic pouring with metallic pigments on canvas. 30.5 x 18.5 x 1 cm. Unique artwork.

THE ARTWORK

Deep navy and dark brown forms rise through a luminous field of white, pale blue and warm cream. Their contours curve, narrow and open again, bordered by fine blue-grey layers. Small droplets punctuate the lighter passages, while ochre and gold-toned accents introduce warmth within the cool palette.

The elongated format draws the eye along the central dark formation. At certain points, its silhouette suggests an unfamiliar creature or a submerged rock. Elsewhere, it dissolves into flowing colour. This shifting recognition gives Abyssal Dream its dreamlike atmosphere.

White currents wind around the darker shapes, creating space between concentrated areas of pigment. Close viewing reveals delicate contour lines, small pools of colour and translucent transitions. The visible canvas weave adds a quiet texture beneath the movement of the paint.

Created through acrylic pouring, the composition preserves the paths taken by liquid pigment across the surface. Kerkeni guides the broader flow while allowing finer details to develop where colours meet. The result invites a slow exploration of an imagined underwater landscape.

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Samia Kerkeni, born in 1980, is a contemporary artist, doctor and researcher whose practice explores colour, material and movement.

Her approach combines observation with experimentation. Inspired by water, mineral formations and natural processes of transformation, she creates abstract paintings in which flowing contours remain open to personal interpretation. Fine details within the paint encourage the viewer to move between the overall composition and its smaller, intricate passages.

ARTWORK DETAILS

Artist - Samia Kerkeni
Title - Abyssal Dream
Year - 2022
Technique - Acrylic pouring with metallic pigments on canvas
Dimensions - 30.5 x 18.5 x 1 cm, height x width x depth
Orientation - Portrait
Rarity - Unique original artwork, 1/1
Signature - Hand-signed on the front and reverse
Reverse - Handwritten title, artwork information, dimensions, year and artist’s signature
Frame - Decorative frame not included

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.

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 - Abyssal Dream, 2022

Original acrylic pouring with metallic pigments on canvas. 30.5 x 18.5 x 1 cm. Unique artwork.

THE ARTWORK

Deep navy and dark brown forms rise through a luminous field of white, pale blue and warm cream. Their contours curve, narrow and open again, bordered by fine blue-grey layers. Small droplets punctuate the lighter passages, while ochre and gold-toned accents introduce warmth within the cool palette.

The elongated format draws the eye along the central dark formation. At certain points, its silhouette suggests an unfamiliar creature or a submerged rock. Elsewhere, it dissolves into flowing colour. This shifting recognition gives Abyssal Dream its dreamlike atmosphere.

White currents wind around the darker shapes, creating space between concentrated areas of pigment. Close viewing reveals delicate contour lines, small pools of colour and translucent transitions. The visible canvas weave adds a quiet texture beneath the movement of the paint.

Created through acrylic pouring, the composition preserves the paths taken by liquid pigment across the surface. Kerkeni guides the broader flow while allowing finer details to develop where colours meet. The result invites a slow exploration of an imagined underwater landscape.

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Samia Kerkeni, born in 1980, is a contemporary artist, doctor and researcher whose practice explores colour, material and movement.

Her approach combines observation with experimentation. Inspired by water, mineral formations and natural processes of transformation, she creates abstract paintings in which flowing contours remain open to personal interpretation. Fine details within the paint encourage the viewer to move between the overall composition and its smaller, intricate passages.

ARTWORK DETAILS

Artist - Samia Kerkeni
Title - Abyssal Dream
Year - 2022
Technique - Acrylic pouring with metallic pigments on canvas
Dimensions - 30.5 x 18.5 x 1 cm, height x width x depth
Orientation - Portrait
Rarity - Unique original artwork, 1/1
Signature - Hand-signed on the front and reverse
Reverse - Handwritten title, artwork information, dimensions, year and artist’s signature
Frame - Decorative frame not included

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.

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
Abyssal Dream
Signature
Hand signed, Signed
Country of origin
Latvia
Year
2022
Colour
Black, Blue, Gold, Multicolour, White
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
30.5 cm
Width
18.5 cm
Weight
1 kg
Depiction/theme
Nature
Style
Abstract
Period
2020+
LatviaVerified
258
Objects sold
100%
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