ARVY - Awkward Silence - XXL

- Awkward Silence -
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:

Nobody speaks, yet the room is unbearably loud.

Four figures occupy a pale, scuffed field as if trapped in the moment before someone is expected to say something. On the left, a face has separated into floating eyes, a sharp triangular nose and a distant mouth beneath a yellow crown. Beside it, a crowned cyclops remains sealed behind one enormous eye and a geometric body. The pink central character appears most exposed: uneven eyes, a tightened mouth and small raised hands convey the physical stiffness of being watched. At the right, a tall dark presence stretches upward like an exclamation mark, its solitary eye fixed upon the gathering.

In Awkward Silence, ARVY transforms social discomfort into a surreal group portrait. Each being seems to wear a different protective identity, yet none possesses a shared language for reaching the others. The repeated crowns no longer signify authority; they resemble fragile performances of confidence.

A dusty blush ground softens the initial encounter, while acidic yellow, cobalt blue, violet, red and black create abrupt emotional jolts. Deliberately naïve construction meets neo-expressionist abrasion as smeared paint, exposed revisions and broken contours keep every body unsettled.

The painting captures the tension between wanting connection and rehearsing self-protection. Here, silence is not emptiness—it is the most powerful presence in the room.

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.

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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