Original Acrylic Painting on Canvas ► Unstretched (shipped rolled without a frame) A dazzling vision of a city rising in gold and light, where energy, ambition, and modern life converge. “Golden Metropolis” is an original, one-of-a-kind artwork that captures the pulse and rhythm of the contemporary city through powerful contrasts of black, white, and luminous gold. The geometric sky bursts with dynamic movement, reminiscent of a constellation of urban lights, while the skyline stretches confidently across the horizon. Below, dramatic cascading reflections flow downward, creating a striking dialogue between precision and spontaneity, structure and emotion. Inspired by the architecture and vibrant energy of modern urban landscapes, this painting explores the relationship between order and movement. Created with acrylic paints and genuine gold leaf, the composition combines sharp geometric forms with expressive flowing textures. The shimmering golden fragments symbolize light, ideas, and the constant motion of metropolitan life, while the dynamic drips below introduce depth and emotional intensity, giving the artwork both power and elegance. This striking contemporary artwork becomes an eye-catching focal point in any modern interior — ideal for living rooms, offices, or sophisticated urban spaces. The luxurious gold accents add warmth and refinement, making the piece both decorative and collectible. As an original signed artwork accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity, it is also a memorable gift for art collectors, city lovers, and those who appreciate bold contemporary compositions. ► IMPORTANT DETAILS * Materials: canvas, acrylic paint, gold leaf, protective varnish Due to the large size, the painting will be shipped unstretched (rolled). * Image Size: W 88 × H 88 cm * Total Canvas Size: W 98 × H 98 cm ► PACKAGING / SHIPPING The painting will be carefully rolled and shipped in a rigid protective mailing tube, ensuring it arrives in perfect condition. This method is completely safe for the artwork, and the canvas returns to its original state once stretched on a wooden frame. The painting has 5 cm of an additional border to accommodate for stretching or framing. The painting can easily be framed in either a standard or custom-made frame from your local fine art framing shop. It's fast and inexpensive! ►Recommended stretcher size for stretching: 88 × 88 × 3 (or 2) cm * The artwork is signed on both the front and the back. !!! Shipping to the USA and Canada is temporarily suspended. ****************************************************** About me: Irini Karpikioti is a Greek artist whose paintings have been repeatedly exhibited in solo exhibitions around the world and have been highly appreciated by renowned art galleries and art dealers. She's also been featured throughout the media, both online and in physical magazines. Her originals are part of private collections in the USA, Portugal, Canada, France, Switzerland, Ireland, UAE, Belgium, Australia, Singapore, UK, Germany, Greece and other countries. Having moved from a classical artistic style towards the abstract, she describes each of her compositions as being a mirror to her soul. For Karpikioti, her works are an expression of joy, beauty, kindness, her love for God, nature, and humankind. She creates using acrylics, oils, spray paint, charcoal, and ink on canvas. “Art is necessary to the many, not to the few.” – Irini Karpikioti Thanks! Keywords: city, contemporary art, gold, black, original painting, modern art