ARVY - Crown Fever - XXL

- Crown Fever -
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:

In this kingdom, everyone wears a crown—and no one knows who rules.

Four strange figures stand against a saturated red field like members of a ceremonial court assembled after order has collapsed. The pale rectangular face at the left wears the largest crown but carries an uncertain, uneven gaze. Beside it, a narrow black body rises into branching points, its eyes displaced from its head and its mouth opened into a white ring of teeth. The central figure appears most regal, yet its single horizontal eye and divided face make authority feel exposed rather than secure. At the edge, another eye floats above a rigid, armour-like body.

In Crown Fever, ARVY treats power as costume, posture and collective belief. Crowns repeat across the composition until privilege becomes almost ordinary; each figure claims distinction while remaining trapped inside the same feverish hierarchy. The obsessive eyes suggest vigilance and comparison—a world in which everyone watches rank, yet few truly see one another.

Deliberately naïve anatomy collides with neo-expressionist urgency. Chalky whites, bruised violets, black contours and flashes of yellow cut into the red ground, while scuffs and visible revisions keep the surface restless. With no throne and no stable ruler, the painting transforms a royal gathering into a sharp, darkly playful portrait of ambition.

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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