ARVY - Sacred Signals - XXL

- Sacred Signals -
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: 105x165 cm (entire canvas)

Artwork Overview:

Four beings have gathered to receive the same message. Each hears something different.

Across a pale, weathered ground, ARVY arranges an enigmatic procession. A yellow-crowned mask stands at the left; beside it, a ghostly face emerges behind a crimson cross-like structure. A dark figure carries a solitary purple eye beneath a blue crown, while the elongated being at the edge resembles both an idol and a receiver—its body filled with coloured circles like a constellation or control panel. Their alignment suggests a ceremony, yet none turns towards another.

In Sacred Signals, symbols of faith, hierarchy and technology occupy the same visual language. The cross might be an altar or transmission tower; crowns become antennas, and bodies resemble coded machines. Rather than defining what these figures believe, ARVY explores the enduring human need to transform uncertainty into signs—and then grant those signs authority.

The deliberately naïve forms are animated by neo-expressionist marks and visible revisions. Cobalt, crimson, violet and electric yellow break through the muted grey-beige atmosphere, creating a tension between ancient ritual and an imagined future.

The figures offer no explanation for the signal they have received. Standing before them, the viewer becomes the missing participant—another receiver searching the surrounding noise for meaning.

Details:
Canvas dimensions: 105x165 cm, with additional 5 cm on each side for stretching
Suggested frame size: 95x155 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.

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