Maria Ruisi - Golden Moss

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Maria Ruisi’s unique 2024 work *Golden Moss* is a hand-signed sculptural acrylic mixed-media relief with artistic pigments.

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Maria Ruisi — Golden Moss, 2024

Golden Moss is a miniature sculptural painting in which crimson and burgundy formations rise above a finely textured yellow-green ground. Folded contours, irregular openings and projecting edges suggest fragments of bark, leaves or an imagined mineral landscape. Dark green passages deepen the composition, while gold-toned highlights catch selected ridges.

The work’s intimate scale invites close observation. Seen from the front, the relief forms an intricate arrangement of colour and silhouette. From an angle, the spaces beneath and between the raised elements become more apparent. Side lighting strengthens their shadows, while softer light reveals the granular ground and subtle transitions between green, red and gold.

Maria Ruisi’s practice centres on the relationship between colour, material and sculptural form. In Golden Moss, she concentrates these interests into a small composition with a distinctly physical presence. The organic shapes remain open to interpretation, allowing the viewer to discover botanical or geological associations within the surface.

The included black US Box frame gives the relief a defined setting, surrounding the coloured forms with a dark border that draws attention to their edges and depth.

Artist — Maria Ruisi
Title — Golden Moss
Year — 2024
Technique — Sculptural acrylic mixed media with artistic pigments and three-dimensional relief
Artwork dimensions — 16 × 11 × 2 cm, height × width × depth
Overall dimensions including frame — 17 × 12 × 3 cm
Orientation — Vertical
Rarity — Unique original artwork, 1/1
Condition — Excellent
Signature — Hand-signed on the front and reverse
Artwork reference — AAG-MR-GM-24-01

The artwork is supplied mounted on a wooden stretcher, ready to hang, with the black US Box frame included at no additional charge. It 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. Delivery is insured during 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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Maria Ruisi — Golden Moss, 2024

Golden Moss is a miniature sculptural painting in which crimson and burgundy formations rise above a finely textured yellow-green ground. Folded contours, irregular openings and projecting edges suggest fragments of bark, leaves or an imagined mineral landscape. Dark green passages deepen the composition, while gold-toned highlights catch selected ridges.

The work’s intimate scale invites close observation. Seen from the front, the relief forms an intricate arrangement of colour and silhouette. From an angle, the spaces beneath and between the raised elements become more apparent. Side lighting strengthens their shadows, while softer light reveals the granular ground and subtle transitions between green, red and gold.

Maria Ruisi’s practice centres on the relationship between colour, material and sculptural form. In Golden Moss, she concentrates these interests into a small composition with a distinctly physical presence. The organic shapes remain open to interpretation, allowing the viewer to discover botanical or geological associations within the surface.

The included black US Box frame gives the relief a defined setting, surrounding the coloured forms with a dark border that draws attention to their edges and depth.

Artist — Maria Ruisi
Title — Golden Moss
Year — 2024
Technique — Sculptural acrylic mixed media with artistic pigments and three-dimensional relief
Artwork dimensions — 16 × 11 × 2 cm, height × width × depth
Overall dimensions including frame — 17 × 12 × 3 cm
Orientation — Vertical
Rarity — Unique original artwork, 1/1
Condition — Excellent
Signature — Hand-signed on the front and reverse
Artwork reference — AAG-MR-GM-24-01

The artwork is supplied mounted on a wooden stretcher, ready to hang, with the black US Box frame included at no additional charge. It 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. Delivery is insured during 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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Wood type
Hardwood
Style subtype
Minimalist
Manufacturer/brand
Maria Ruisi
Era
After 2000
Country of origin
Europe
Style
Contemporary
Material
Composite, Resin, Wood
Artist
Maria Ruisi
Title of artwork
Golden Moss
Signature
Hand signed, Signed
Year
2024
Colour
Black, Green, Multicolour, Red, Yellow
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
16 cm
Width
11 cm
Depth
3 cm
Weight
1 kg
LatviaVerified
258
Objects sold
100%
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