“Terra” (2025) Oil on canvas 170 x 140 cm The deep red foundation of “Terra” had to be perfect before VANTA could begin the real work - removing paint while it was still wet enough to manipulate. Using specialized tools in precise motions, the artist carved flowing forms from this uniform surface, revealing lighter tones beneath. Each sweep of the tool had to be decisive; hesitation or correction would muddy the clean reveals that give the piece its distinctive flowing quality. Represented by S-Gallery and featured on Catawiki, this technique turns traditional painting backwards. Instead of building up layers to create an image, VANTA starts with a complete field of color and strategically removes it. The timing is critical - work too early and the paint smears, too late and it won’t budge. That narrow window demands complete focus and preplanning of every mark. The ribboning forms that emerge appear almost three-dimensional, twisting across the red ground like fabric caught in wind. The large format gives these carved pathways room to develop their full drama, creating a composition where negative space becomes as important as what remains. It’s a high-stakes approach where every decision is permanent. Shipping: The work is delivered without a frame (professional packaging, rolled in a tube). it can easily be restretched by a professional or on your own, this is also cheaper then the otherwise increased cost of shipping when sending paintings of this size stretched The measurements indicated are those of the painting stretched and mounted on a frame (The actual measurements of the canvas are larger to allow it to be mounted on a frame 2-3cm thick.