“Claret” (2025) Oil on canvas 140 x 170 cm The warm white glow of “Claret” emerges from a painstaking foundation - layers upon layers of varnishes and thin solvents built up over time until the canvas itself seems to emit light. Against this luminous surface, VANTA has placed precise abstract strokes of vivid dark red paint that appear to hover just above the prepared ground. This isn’t rushed work. Each foundational layer required complete drying before the next could be applied, making “Claret” a piece that developed over weeks. Represented by S-Gallery and available on Catawiki, the painting rewards patience from both maker and viewer - the prepared surface creates depth that shifts subtly with changing light throughout the day, while the red strokes maintain their bold presence across this shifting backdrop. The horizontal format suits the upward movement of several key strokes, giving them room to breathe while the prepared background prevents any harshness in the contrast. Yet the piece can also be hung vertically if the buyer prefers. Shipping: The work is delivered without a frame (professional packaging, rolled in a tube). it can easily be restretched by a professional or on your own, this is also cheaper then the otherwise increased cost of shipping when sending paintings of this size stretched The measurements indicated are those of the painting stretched and mounted on a frame (The actual measurements of the canvas are larger to allow it to be mounted on a frame 2-4 cm thick.