- Cognitive Mask - ORIGINAL Painting, character portraiture by ARVY The painting is 100% hand-painted using highly pigmented artist-grade acrylic paints. It is created on unprimed, firm, robust, and kink-resistant gallery-quality canvas (360 g/m²) without a stretcher frame. Dimensions: 120x105 cm (entire canvas) Artwork Overview: This work presents a psychologically charged portrait articulated through layered pigment, assertive brushwork, and deliberately exposed structural tensions. A crowned, mask-like figure emerges from a field of muted greens, saturated blues, vibrant yellows, and expressive reds, establishing a dialogue between authority and emotional vulnerability. Fragmented facial geometry and shifting chromatic zones suggest the instability of identity and the performative nature of self-presentation. The title Cognitive Mask functions as a conceptual anchor, framing the image as a reflection on intellectual self-protection, social adaptation, and the distance between inner experience and outward expression. Visible revisions, surface abrasions, and gestural inscriptions reinforce the authenticity of process and temporal depth embedded within the work. Positioned within a contemporary lineage informed by neo-expressionism and modernist primitivism, the painting resonates with collectors who value symbolic complexity alongside architectural presence. This piece offers a considered opportunity to acquire a distinctive, intellectually grounded work that continues to reveal meaning through sustained viewing and thoughtful ownership. Details: Canvas dimensions: 120x105 cm, with additional 5 cm on each side for stretching Suggested frame size: 110x95 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. He 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. 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. His art is sure to be a standout addition to any collection of modern or contemporary art! www.instagram.com/thesadyvra www.youtube.com/c/TheSadyvra