- Lustful Gaze - 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: Desire begins with a glance. Here, it refuses to remain private. A blonde nude stands against a field of repeated red crosses, her posture poised between confidence and restraint. Opposite her, an immense profile consumes the canvas: its solitary eye remains fixed upon her, crimson lips part, fingers hover near the mouth and the skull opens into a dark chamber of thought. At the ear, a small insect-like presence appears to whisper—the embodiment of temptation, instinct or a voice that cannot be silenced. In Lustful Gaze, ARVY reverses the conventional logic of the male gaze. Although the woman’s body is exposed, it is the observer who becomes psychologically naked. His desire is enlarged until it loses privacy, transforming him from the one who looks into the true spectacle of the painting. The red crosses introduce resistance and taboo, suggesting an internal struggle between appetite and control. Deliberately naïve distortion combines with restless neo-expressionist brushwork. Dusty blues, greys, ochres and greens create a turbulent atmosphere around the exposed eye, mouth and flesh, while scratches and overlapping revisions make the surface resemble a thought repeatedly suppressed and revived. The painting’s true subject is not the nude figure, but the instant when a private impulse becomes impossible to hide. 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. www.instagram.com/thesadyvra www.youtube.com/c/TheSadyvra