ARVY - Split Crown

- Split Crown -
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: 100x80 cm (tela intera)

Artwork Overview:

A crowned face dominates the composition with force and imbalance. The figure is frontal and monumental, but its expression is fractured — divided between opposing impulses. One eye narrows, the other drifts; the mouth bares its teeth in a tense, almost defensive grimace. The result is not a portrait of authority, but of instability held in place.

The face is split by contrasting planes of color — red against blue, softness against aggression — suggesting conflict within a single identity. The crown remains bold and declarative, but the structure beneath it feels psychologically divided, as if power here is less a symbol of control than of internal strain.

Loose, energetic brushwork in the background amplifies the tension, while the rigid geometry of the face keeps the figure anchored. This interplay between structure and impulse gives the work its immediacy and emotional charge.

Executed in a raw Art Brut and neo-expressionist language, Split Crown examines fractured authority — a figure suspended between dominance and disintegration.

Details:
Canvas dimensions: 100x80 cm, with additional 5 cm on each side for stretching
Suggested frame size: 90x70 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
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: Securely rolled and packed in both a protective tube and a sturdy box, as shown in the photo, to ensure safe and professional delivery.
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.

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 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.

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

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