No. 98534363

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ARVY - FRIENDLY - XXL
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€ 110
12 weeks ago

ARVY - FRIENDLY - XXL

- FRIENDLY - ORIGINAL Painting, character portraiture by ARVY The painting is 100% hand-painted using highly pigmented artist-grade acrylic paints and finished with a UV-protective satin varnish. It is created on unprimed, firm, robust, and kink-resistant gallery-quality canvas (360 g/m²) without a stretcher frame. Dimensions: 125x106 cm (entire canvas) Artwork Overview: “Friendly” is a paradox wrapped in color — a vibrant dual portrait that juxtaposes innocence with unease. ARVY’s signature visual language merges naïve expressionism with raw emotional power, offering a modern take on identity, duality, and the masks we wear. Two skeletal figures dominate the canvas — one blood red, one chalk white — locked in silent dialogue. Their simplified forms evoke childlike drawings, but their hollow eyes and jittery outlines suggest something deeper: the tension between friendship and fear, comfort and chaos. The bright orange and electric blue drips evoke graffiti culture and emotional urgency, while the chaotic black hairlines give the figures an almost punk attitude — both inviting and unsettling. Despite the title “Friendly,” the painting carries an ironic twist: what does it truly mean to be "friendly" in a fractured, overstimulated world? Details: Canvas dimensions: 125x106 cm, with additional 5 cm on each side for stretching Suggested frame size: 115x96 cm Important: Please wait to order a stretcher frame until the artwork arrives to ensure accurate measurements. Style: abstract portrait, maintaining its visual impact when stretched Finish: UV varnished for protection, signed by ARVY on the front, and dated with signature on the back Shipping & Packaging: Carriers: DPD, GLS, UPS, PostNL, FedEx, or LP EXPRESS Packaging: Safely rolled in a professional tube to ensure secure transit Tracking: Full tracking details provided Note: It is recommended to wait until the painting arrives before ordering a stretcher frame for precise measurements. Certificate of Authenticity: Yes, included and hand-signed by the artist. Canvas & Composition Notes: The artwork includes 5 cm margins on all sides, continuing the design, making it ready for professional stretching. These margins ensure the painting flows seamlessly onto the edges, adding to its visual appeal even without a frame. Consulting a framer is advised for the best results. Thank you for considering ARVY’s work. This portrait is sure to be a standout addition to any collection of modern or contemporary art. ARVY has successfully shipped over 850+ artworks worldwide, earning praise from collectors and art lovers alike. Each piece is crafted with attention to detail, ensuring satisfaction with every purchase. Artist Bio: ARVY (born in 2001, Lithuania) is a fourth-generation artist continuing a family legacy of visual and performance art. He studied painting at an art college, graduating in 2016, and has been active in the art world ever since. Raised in a creative household, ARVY began his artistic path in childhood while assisting his father — painter, illusionist and performer Arvydas Gaičiūnas (Retne), co-founder of Magic Theater DiArchy. This early exposure to both visual art and stage performance shaped his distinctive, theatrical sensibility. ARVY’s work is eclectic and emotionally charged, blending elements of contemporary expressionism, symbolism, street energy, and poetic abstraction. His pieces explore contrasts — chaos and harmony, intuition and control — reflecting the pulse of modern life through vivid color and raw gesture. He has exhibited internationally and his works are held in private collections across Europe. Beyond painting, ARVY is also known for his creative versatility as a musician and digital creator, bringing the same intensity and imagination to sound, movement, and image. www.instagram.com/thesadyvra www.youtube.com/c/TheSadyvra

No. 98534363

Sold
ARVY - FRIENDLY - XXL

ARVY - FRIENDLY - XXL

- FRIENDLY -
ORIGINAL Painting, character portraiture by ARVY

The painting is 100% hand-painted using highly pigmented artist-grade acrylic paints and finished with a UV-protective satin varnish. It is created on unprimed, firm, robust, and kink-resistant gallery-quality canvas (360 g/m²) without a stretcher frame.
Dimensions: 125x106 cm (entire canvas)

Artwork Overview:

“Friendly” is a paradox wrapped in color — a vibrant dual portrait that juxtaposes innocence with unease. ARVY’s signature visual language merges naïve expressionism with raw emotional power, offering a modern take on identity, duality, and the masks we wear.

Two skeletal figures dominate the canvas — one blood red, one chalk white — locked in silent dialogue. Their simplified forms evoke childlike drawings, but their hollow eyes and jittery outlines suggest something deeper: the tension between friendship and fear, comfort and chaos.

The bright orange and electric blue drips evoke graffiti culture and emotional urgency, while the chaotic black hairlines give the figures an almost punk attitude — both inviting and unsettling. Despite the title “Friendly,” the painting carries an ironic twist: what does it truly mean to be "friendly" in a fractured, overstimulated world?

Details:
Canvas dimensions: 125x106 cm, with additional 5 cm on each side for stretching
Suggested frame size: 115x96 cm
Important: Please wait to order a stretcher frame until the artwork arrives to ensure accurate measurements.
Style: abstract portrait, maintaining its visual impact when stretched
Finish: UV varnished for protection, signed by ARVY on the front, and dated with signature on the back
Shipping & Packaging:

Carriers:
DPD, GLS, UPS, PostNL, FedEx, or LP EXPRESS
Packaging: Safely rolled in a professional tube to ensure secure transit
Tracking: Full tracking details provided
Note: It is recommended to wait until the painting arrives before ordering a stretcher frame for precise measurements.
Certificate of Authenticity:
Yes, included and hand-signed by the artist.

Canvas & Composition Notes:
The artwork includes 5 cm margins on all sides, continuing the design, making it ready for professional stretching. These margins ensure the painting flows seamlessly onto the edges, adding to its visual appeal even without a frame. Consulting a framer is advised for the best results.

Thank you for considering ARVY’s work. This portrait is sure to be a standout addition to any collection of modern or contemporary art.

ARVY has successfully shipped over 850+ artworks worldwide, earning praise from collectors and art lovers alike. Each piece is crafted with attention to detail, ensuring satisfaction with every purchase.

Artist Bio:
ARVY (born in 2001, Lithuania) is a fourth-generation artist continuing a family legacy of visual and performance art. He studied painting at an art college, graduating in 2016, and has been active in the art world ever since.

Raised in a creative household, ARVY began his artistic path in childhood while assisting his father — painter, illusionist and performer Arvydas Gaičiūnas (Retne), co-founder of Magic Theater DiArchy. This early exposure to both visual art and stage performance shaped his distinctive, theatrical sensibility.

ARVY’s work is eclectic and emotionally charged, blending elements of contemporary expressionism, symbolism, street energy, and poetic abstraction. His pieces explore contrasts — chaos and harmony, intuition and control — reflecting the pulse of modern life through vivid color and raw gesture.

He has exhibited internationally and his works are held in private collections across Europe. Beyond painting, ARVY is also known for his creative versatility as a musician and digital creator, bringing the same intensity and imagination to sound, movement, and image.

www.instagram.com/thesadyvra
www.youtube.com/c/TheSadyvra

Final bid
€ 110
Olga Winiarczyk
Expert
Gallery Estimate  € 1,000 - € 1,200

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