ARVY - The Trickster - XXL

- The Trickster -
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: 120x105 cm (entire canvas)

Artwork Overview:

There was once a ruler who believed that power could be seen.

So he searched for it everywhere - in gold, in crowns, in the eyes of those who looked up at him.

Over time the symbols of wealth began to appear in his own gaze, glowing like strange coins inside his pupils.

The crown grew sharper.
The smile grew wider.

People said he could see value in everything — land, cities, even silence.

But they also whispered that he could no longer see anything else.

And so the king remained suspended between triumph and hunger, wearing a crown that burned above his head, staring outward with eyes that measured the world in a currency no one else could fully understand.

A crowned figure confronts the viewer from a turbulent field of color. The face appears assembled from expressive brushstrokes, thick paint, and urgent gestures, creating a presence that feels both powerful and unstable.

Inside the eyes, bright dollar symbols introduce a striking symbolic detail. They suggest a world seen through the lens of value, ambition, and desire. The bold red mouth and sharp white teeth add tension, reinforcing the painting’s raw emotional energy.

This work carries the bold visual language of contemporary neo-expressionism.

Its strong figurative character and symbolic elements give it immediate impact, making it a compelling focal point for a modern interior, gallery wall, or collector’s space.

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.

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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