INÈS ROUISSI — LOTUS BEYOND THE MOON — 2022 UNIQUE MULTILAYER SCULPTURAL 3D ACRYLIC, RESIN, SILVER AND GOLD RELIEF Artist: Inès Rouissi Title: Lotus Beyond the Moon Year: 2022 Medium: Multilayer sculptural 3D acrylic and resin relief with silver and gold artistic pigments on cotton canvas Dimensions: 50 × 50 cm Support: 100% cotton canvas Rarity: Unique original artwork — 1/1 Signature: Hand-signed and dated “R. Ines 2022” on the lower-right front; fully documented on the reverse Condition: Excellent Frame: Not included Presentation: Ready to hang Certificate of Authenticity: Included, issued by Abstract Art Gallery Series: Celestial Lotus Series Unique identifier: AAG-IR-LBM-2022-001 Provenance: Artist → Abstract Art Gallery, Riga Lotus Beyond the Moon is a unique sculptural painting created by Inès Rouissi in 2022. The artwork combines botanical symbolism, celestial imagery and contemporary abstraction within a richly textured nocturnal composition. Against a deep universe of navy blue, turquoise and mineral tones, luminous lotus flowers emerge around a large silver moon. White, aqua, deep-blue and golden blossoms appear to float through a network of fine metallic lines, organic currents and branching structures. The painting exists between water and sky, nature and cosmos, stillness and movement. Rather than depicting a specific landscape, Rouissi constructs an imagined visual world in which moonlight, flowers and flowing energy become inseparable. THE SILVER MOON The large silver moon forms one of the central sculptural elements of the composition. Its strongly textured surface rises physically from the canvas and responds dynamically to its surroundings. Direct light reveals its granular relief and metallic intensity, while softer light transforms it into a calm, diffused presence. The moon evokes intuition, reflection, time and continuous renewal. It also creates a visual balance between the flowing turquoise movements on the left and the botanical forms unfolding across the right side of the composition. THE LOTUS SYMBOL The lotus carries a universal symbolism of resilience, awakening and transformation. Although it grows from darkness and sediment, it rises toward the surface and opens into light. In Lotus Beyond the Moon, the flowers appear at different stages of emergence. Some are fully open, while others remain delicate buds or partially revealed forms. This progression suggests an inner journey: growth, patience and the continuous movement from shadow toward clarity. The white lotus evokes purity and spiritual openness. Turquoise expresses healing, balance and renewal. Deep blue introduces contemplation and mystery, while gold represents light, abundance and positive energy. A MULTILAYER SCULPTURAL PROCESS The artwork was created entirely by hand through multiple successive layers of professional acrylic paint, resin, relief materials and artistic pigments. The dark chromatic foundation was developed first, creating depth through overlapping shades of navy, teal, turquoise and mineral blue. Sculptural elements were then added gradually to form the moon, lotus petals, fine lines and organic structures. Silver and gold pigments complete the surface, producing reflections that change according to the light source and viewing angle. The artwork therefore possesses two distinct visual experiences. From a distance, it appears harmonious and dreamlike. Viewed closely, it reveals a complex physical landscape of raised textures, layered brushwork, metallic accents, droplets and handcrafted details. Because these material interactions developed directly during the creative process, the surface cannot be reproduced identically. The work is genuinely unique and unreproducible. It is not a print, digital reproduction or edition. LIGHT AND MOVEMENT Light forms an essential part of the artwork. Natural daylight gives the turquoise and blue passages a calm aquatic quality. Warm architectural lighting strengthens the gold pigments and creates delicate shadows around the raised structures. Directional light reveals the silver moon’s tactile surface and increases the depth of the lotus petals. As the lighting and viewing position change, new details become visible. The painting therefore maintains a living presence within the interior and offers a renewed visual experience throughout the day. THE ARTIST Inès Rouissi is a contemporary multidisciplinary artist whose practice explores abstraction, colour, material transformation and sculptural depth. Her work is developed through a direct and intuitive relationship with matter. Acrylic, resin, artistic pigments and relief structures are applied in successive layers to create surfaces that interact continuously with light. Rouissi approaches the canvas as a physical space rather than a flat image. Colour establishes atmosphere, while texture and relief introduce movement, shadow and changing visual intensity. Her compositions frequently connect natural, botanical and cosmic forms. Each artwork is entirely handcrafted and possesses an individual structure that cannot be recreated identically. Her work is represented internationally by Abstract Art Gallery, Riga. SIGNATURE AND DOCUMENTATION The artwork is hand-signed and dated “R. Ines 2022” on the lower-right front. The reverse is fully documented with the artist’s name, title, date, medium, dimensions and unique identifying information. The unique identifier AAG-IR-LBM-2022-001 corresponds to the gallery’s documentation for this original artwork. CONDITION Excellent condition. The artwork has been carefully examined and documented by Abstract Art Gallery. The photographs form an integral part of the description. They show the complete composition, metallic pigments, genuine surface relief, texture and signature. Interior presentation images are intended to demonstrate scale and visual impact. FRAME AND PRESENTATION The artwork is supplied without an additional decorative frame. It is ready to hang and may be displayed directly in a contemporary interior. Its square 50 × 50 cm format is suitable for a living room, bedroom, entrance hall, private office, executive space, boutique hotel or curated art collection. Any external frame or interior setting visible in presentation images is for visualisation only and is not included in the sale. PROVENANCE Artist → Abstract Art Gallery, Riga. CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY The artwork is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity issued by Abstract Art Gallery. The certificate records the artist, title, date, medium, dimensions and unique artwork identifier. LIFETIME AUTHENTICITY GUARANTEE Lotus Beyond the Moon is protected by Abstract Art Gallery’s lifetime authenticity guarantee. The gallery permanently supports the identification, documentation and provenance of the artwork. This guarantee relates to the authenticity of the original work and remains available to its collector throughout the artwork’s lifetime. PROFESSIONAL FLAT DELIVERY To preserve the raised relief, metallic pigments and sculptural surface, the artwork will never be rolled and will never be shipped in a tube. It will be delivered exclusively flat. The painted surface will first be protected with clean, non-abrasive material. Reinforced corner protectors and rigid XPS panels will then secure the canvas against pressure, vibration and impact. Additional external packaging will complete the protection for international transportation. Professional worldwide delivery via DHL Express with tracking. Tracking information will be communicated after dispatch. Abstract Art Gallery provides dedicated assistance before, during and after delivery. COLLECTOR’S SUMMARY • Unique original artwork — 1/1 • Entirely created by hand • Created in 2022 • Multilayer sculptural 3D painting • Acrylic, resin and relief structures • Silver and gold artistic pigments • 100% cotton canvas • Dimensions: 50 × 50 cm • Celestial Lotus Series • Hand-signed and dated on the front • Fully documented on the reverse • Excellent condition • Ready to hang • Frame not included • Certificate of Authenticity included • Lifetime authenticity guarantee by Abstract Art Gallery • Documented gallery provenance • Never rolled • Delivered exclusively flat in reinforced XPS protection • Worldwide tracked DHL Express delivery • Unique identifier: AAG-IR-LBM-2022-001