SAMIA KERKENI — VEINS OF FIRE, 2023 Original Acrylic Painting with Metallic Pigments Mineral Energy Series — 23 × 20 × 1 cm Veins of Fire is a unique original painting by Samia Kerkeni, bringing crimson, burgundy and rose into an intricate interplay with luminous white currents and charcoal-grey contours. THE ARTWORK A pale diagonal passage leads from the upper left towards the centre, opening a luminous path through the deeper red fields. Rounded forms gather around it, while fine cellular networks introduce a more delicate rhythm within the flowing composition. Pink lines trace darker passages, connecting small details with broader movements of colour. This interplay gives the painting several scales of discovery: the eye first follows its principal currents, then encounters finer transitions, branching contours and pockets of light. Working with acrylic pouring and metallic pigments on canvas, Kerkeni brings together fluid movement and intricate surface detail. Crimson and burgundy establish warmth and intensity, while white, rose and charcoal create intervals of contrast and release. The title, Veins of Fire, suggests energy travelling beneath or through a surface. The composition may evoke mineral formations, branching waterways or the inner movement of molten matter, while remaining open to individual interpretation. Its intimate format encourages close observation. Within just 23 × 20 cm, the painting holds a richly varied abstract world. MINERAL ENERGY SERIES Veins of Fire belongs to Kerkeni’s Mineral Energy Series, connecting her exploration of flowing colour with the visual rhythms of natural transformation. Here, rounded forms, cellular structures and contrasting currents suggest matter in a state of change. The relationship between concentrated colour and delicate networks gives the work both intensity and intricacy. ABOUT THE ARTIST Samia Kerkeni is a contemporary abstract artist whose practice explores matter, colour and movement. A doctor and researcher in her professional field, she brings an investigative approach to painting, examining how materials interact and how gestures develop into visual structures. Inspired by natural forces, invisible currents and transformations of matter, she works with acrylic, pigments and mixed techniques. Her compositions balance fluid passages with considered contrasts, allowing light and colour to shape the viewing experience. Her paintings invite personal discovery through the relationships between detail and overall movement, material and atmosphere. Presented by Abstract Art Gallery, Riga. ARTWORK DETAILS Artist: Samia Kerkeni Title: Veins of Fire Year: 2023 Series: Mineral Energy Series Medium: Acrylic and metallic pigments on canvas Technique: Acrylic pouring Dimensions: 23 × 20 × 1 cm — height × width × depth Orientation: Portrait Rarity: Unique original artwork — 1/1 Signature: Hand-signed by the artist on the front and reverse Reverse: Handwritten message and artwork information Artwork reference: AAG.SK.VF.2023.001 Condition: Excellent original studio condition — never restored Decorative frame: Not included Presented by: Abstract Art Gallery, Riga AUTHENTICITY AND LIFETIME GUARANTEE The artwork is accompanied by one Certificate of Authenticity issued by Abstract Art Gallery, documenting its identity and principal characteristics. Abstract Art Gallery provides a lifetime guarantee of authenticity, together with ongoing collector support. PROFESSIONAL INSURED DELIVERY The painting will be professionally packed and shipped flat, with protection appropriate to its surface, edges and corners. Reinforced rigid XPS protective panels and strong external packaging help secure the artwork during transportation. The shipment is tracked and insured during transit.