Arvydas Gaiciunas (Retne) - TS (Character Portraiture)

Original Character Portrait created by Arvydas Gaiciunas (Retne)

Medium: Acrylic on high-quality cotton canvas
Dimensions: 110x80 cm (entire canvas)

Painting Description:
"TS" is a 2024 abstract portrait featuring bold black and white brushstrokes with striking red lips and a muted grey background. This minimalist, modern piece adds depth and intrigue to any interior, fitting seamlessly into both contemporary and traditional spaces.

Technical Details:
Canvas Size: 110x80 cm with 5 cm margins for stretching
Recommended Stretcher Frame Size: 100x70 cm
Composition: Abstract portrait, retains visual appeal when stretched
Finish: UV varnish. Artwork hand signed on the front. Dated and signed on the back

Shipping and Packaging:
Shipping Method: DPD, GLS, UPS, PostNL, FedEx, or LP EXPRESS
Packaging: Rolled in a sturdy, professional cardboard tube for safe transport
Tracking: Provided
Note: Do not order a stretcher frame in advance. Wait for the painting to arrive for accurate measurements

Certificate of Authenticity:
Included: Yes, signed by the artist

Important Information about Canvas Edges and Composition:
Painting includes 5 cm margins on each side for stretching. These margins are part of the artwork's composition, continuing the painting's elements rather than leaving them blank.

Certain elements may wrap around the frame. To minimize image loss, use a slightly larger frame or consult a professional framer. Alternatively, framing with a mat under glass can retain the entire image. Consult a professional framer for the best results.

Thank you for your understanding and support.

Contact and Social Media:
Instagram: retne_
Linktree: linktr.ee/retne

Artist Bio:
Arvydas Gaiciunas (Retne) is a renowned artist, magician, and illusionist with several world records. As a third-generation artist and founder of the Magic Theater "DiArchy," he has created numerous international live performances and TV shows for BBC, NBC, FOX NEWS, and more. Retne's abstract paintings draw inspiration from Abstract Expressionists like Willem de Kooning and Jackson Pollock, as well as Expressionists such as Francis Bacon and Egon Schiele.

Professional Experience:
2019: The Magicians (BBC TV Show)
2019: Buried Alive (TV3, Lithuania)
2016: The Brain (International Talent Show)
2015: Čiurlionis Visual Digital Show (Lithuania)
2014: I Can Do That (NBC, USA)
2011: NIKA Film Awards

Grants and Awards:
2019: 1st place, The Magicians (BBC, NTV)
2007: World Record, Underwater Breath-Holding (15 minutes, 58 seconds)
2005: World Record, Frozen in Ice (63 hours, 31 minutes)

Education:
2019-2020: Modern Art & Ideas, MoMA, New York
2018-2019: Postwar Abstract Painting, MoMA, New York
1984-1991: Moscow State College of Circus and Pop Art

Exhibitions:
2020: Rotary International Charity Auction (Lithuania)
2020: Spontaneous Codes of Self-Expression (Lithuania)
2019: Magical Paintings (Lithuania)

Collective Exhibitions:
2021: Art Shopping (Carrousel du Louvre, Paris)
2021: ADAF 2020 (Amsterdam, Netherlands)
2020: Lockdown Sessions (Belgium)

Publications and Press:
Featured on BBC, NBC, FOX NEWS, LNK, TV3, NTV, and more. Articles in DELFI, ALFA, COSMOPOLITAN, PEOPLE, and others.