{"title":"Spike up your Life","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpike up your Life is Dominic Virtosu's cactus series (2016–2022): succulents and cacti painted as fortresses of the desert, in vivid oil, spray paint and resin. Up close, every spike and dot is a lesson in patience; from afar, a bold burst of colour.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"right-brain","title":"Right Brain","description":"\u003ch5\u003eFor this painting, Dominic Virtosu has decided to explore precisely that part of the brain that gives us that edgy feeling of doing “the right thing” even when we are not quite really sure how that comes about.The entire work, from start to finish, is painted using oil colors and spray paints, and only with the left hand – proven to be linked to the right part of the brain. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis creation, depicting a huge cactus, is abundant with freshness and energy: surprising alternations of colors and hues play around on the canvas almost like fireworks.The artists’ aim was to question his own practice and to create something truly unique and un-planned – something based on intuition and feeling.\u003c\/h5\u003e","brand":"150x130cm \/ 59.06x51.18 in, oil on canvas, 2019","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33215271829590,"sku":"","price":3670.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/5964\/9622\/products\/rightbraincactuscuramasiumbra.jpg?v=1599501411"},{"product_id":"cactus-on-grey","title":"Cactus on Grey","description":"\u003cp\u003eInspired by the scorching landscapes of the Tenerife island, this work was created with precision and commitment to detail. Based on the fantasy of psychedelic enlightenment, the cactus plants seem to pop-out of the canvas and almost sting with their multicolored spikes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work is currently held in a private collection. If you'd like to commission a work on this theme please contact the artist.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"100x80cm \/ 39.37x31.49 in, oil on canvas, 2016, private collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33216366575702,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/5964\/9622\/products\/cactussesongreygradient_100x80cm_oilandacryloncanvas_2017.jpg?v=1599542215"},{"product_id":"dot-cactus","title":"Dot Cactus","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8n0R8rP-7sU\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDominic Virtosu's Cactus series is a continuous visual surprise and perpetual delight for the eye and the mind. In keeping with his attraction for vivid color and complex shape, the artist once more takes us on a journey of detailed minute creation - every step of the way we hold our breath while his hand delicately weaves patterns of extreme beauty.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"I've started this cactus painting about 6 months ago and then, when it was a quarter of the way through, I left it. It felt like something that needs a lot of time and attention to be well done, so I had just decided to take a break. One day, I came back, just sat down in front of the canvas and started painting. The process is very tedious as I wanted the colors to match each other and create a sense of amazement\" said the artist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"left\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDon't miss the chance to purchase a limited edition high quality print of this work (on paper or stretched canvas)! \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"left\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eYou can also contact the artist directly and commission a variant of this piece on the size of your choice. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBy purchasing this work on this website, you are supporting the artist directly. Thank you!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"100x80cm \/ 39.3x31.49 in, oil on canvas, 2020Dominic Virtosu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33273126715478,"sku":"","price":1900.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/5964\/9622\/products\/DotCactus-oiloncanvaspaintingbycontemporaryartistDominicVirtosu-100x80cm-2020_websizesaturated-72dpi.jpg?v=1601716214"},{"product_id":"merry-christmas","title":"Merry Christmas!","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/5964\/9622\/files\/IMG_20201008_122935_480x480.jpg?v=1602486380\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeen from a distance, this work represents a cactus painted with deep black and grey on a powerful red background gradient. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBut look closely. No, even closer than that! This is the way to get a feeling of the absolute zen-like patience that the artist was able to manifest in order to bring this project into existence. A close inspection of this work reveals that the cactus' branches are actually ornate with thousands upon thousands of little dots. The dots have multiple sizes and are also multicolored as they progress from light areas of the cactus to more shaded zones.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"Through this project, I was not only testing my patience, but I wanted to reveal the temporality of the painting process.\" said Dominic Virtosu.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon't miss the chance to purchase the original artwork or a limited edition high quality print of this work (on paper or stretched canvas)!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can also contact the artist directly and commission a variant of this piece on the size of your choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy purchasing works on this website, you are supporting the artist directly. Thank you!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"130x100cm \/ 51.18x39.3 in, oil and resin coating on canvas, 2020, private collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33463297998934,"sku":"Merry-Christmas_130x100cm_oil on canvas_2020","price":3270.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/5964\/9622\/products\/BlackCactus_130x100cm_oiloncanvas_2020_byDominicVirtosu_72_1e02cb87-cfe1-4de2-8548-e00b0f4c0c01.jpg?v=1602486974"},{"product_id":"warm-soul-orange-on-blue","title":"Warm Soul (Orange on Blue)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/0VVZ0M5-sTs\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDominic Virtosu's Cactus series is a continuous visual surprise and perpetual delight for the eye and the mind. In keeping with his attraction for vivid color and complex shape, the artist once more takes us on a journey of detailed minute creation - every step of the way we hold our breath while his hand delicately weaves patterns of extreme beauty.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"For this painting, I've been very interested in creating light and shadow movement around the shape of the cactus. Since I was very young I've always been fascinated with volumetric shapes that create the illusion of depth in painting. The process is very tedious as I wanted the colors to match each other and create a sense of amazement\" said the artist.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"100x80cm \/ 39.3x31.4 in, oil and resin glazing on canvas, 2020, private collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33327895773270,"sku":"warm soul - orange on blue cactus","price":1900.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/5964\/9622\/products\/WarmSoul-100x80cm-oilandresinoncanvas-2020-originalpaintingbycontemporaryartistDominicVirtosu-72dpi.jpg?v=1604310105"},{"product_id":"what-is-this","title":"What is This?","description":"\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bYkUPzM7OfM\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA new type of imaginative cactus that blends the softness of candy to the shapes of plastic and natural plants.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"127x75cm \/ 50.19x29.5 in, oil and resin on canvas, 2020","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33362457002070,"sku":"","price":1650.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/5964\/9622\/products\/SAVE_20201118_154143.jpg?v=1605710878"},{"product_id":"pink-all-around","title":"Pink All Around","description":"\u003cblockquote data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis creation, depicting a huge cactus, is abundant with freshness and energy: surprising alternations of colors and hues play around on the canvas almost like fireworks.The artists’ aim was to question his own practice and to create something truly unique and un-planned – something based on intuition and feeling.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYou will feel energized and refreshed when looking at this work. Straight-forward and unapologetic in its colors and composition, \"Pink all Around\" is very much a piece to hang in a spacious light interior - a conversation piece that will definitely turn more than a few heads.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"150x125cm \/ 59.05x49.2 in, oil on canvas, 2020","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33472645070934,"sku":"","price":3440.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/5964\/9622\/products\/PinkAllAround-154x124cm-oilandspraypaintingoncanvas-2020bycontemporaryartistDominicVirtosu_small_934ba856-c7f0-4961-b5c6-450ba5b56aad.jpg?v=1611565123"},{"product_id":"orange-sunset-cactus","title":"Orange Sunset Cactus","description":"\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Orange Sunset Cactus is symbolic of a free and independent spirit. The work breathes freshness through its many colors and the technique of juxtaposition. Virtosu chose to experiment through this painting and let more of the right brain work - a creation of intuition and emotion rather than reason, and it shows.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe works' reasonable dimensions (100x80cm) make it ideal for any size of home - bringing color and joy to any space, weather classical or contemporary. The work can be framed upon request.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"100x80cm \/ 39.37x31.49 in, oil on canvas, 2021","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39258440826966,"sku":"","price":2200.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/5964\/9622\/products\/OrangeSunsetCactus-100x80cm-oiloncanvas-2021-byDominicVirtosusmall.jpg?v=1614811131"},{"product_id":"big-orange-on-blue","title":"Big Orange on Blue","description":"\u003cblockquote data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA beautiful blue gradient stands-out from the background of this painting. With a smooth and gentle transition from light blue to ultramarine, one could almost believe that the artist has captured an accurate image of the clear blue sky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOn this serene background, a bold, orange, spikey cactus takes shape. Its presence is almost “in our face” as the chromatic contrast is so powerful and generates an immediate energetic emotional reaction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSpikes come out of every branch of the cactus and we can see that it’s riddled with tiny points, symbols of its organic development. Though one will not see an orange cactus in the wild, one can only imagine what a surreal sight that would be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA cactus fitting any contemporary home – this work will brighten the mood and certainly be a conversation starter.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"127.5x100cm \/ 50.2x39.3 in, oil on canvas, 2021","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39380292927574,"sku":"","price":3500.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/5964\/9622\/products\/Big-Orange-on-Blue-original-oil-on-canvas-painting-127-5x100cm-2021-by-Dominic-Virtosu_small-size.jpg?v=1621942208"},{"product_id":"orange-beauty-on-green","title":"Orange Beauty on Green","description":"A beautiful green gradient stands-out from the background of this painting.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOn this serene background, a bold, orange, spiky cactus takes shape. Its presence is almost “in our face” as the chromatic contrast is so powerful and generates an immediate energetic emotional reaction.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSpikes come out of every branch of the cactus and we can see that it’s riddled with tiny points, symbols of its organic development. Though one will not see an orange cactus in the wild, one can only imagine what a surreal sight that would be. Spectacular dark purple shadows add to the spacial dimension of this artwork.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA cactus fitting any contemporary home – this work will brighten the mood and certainly be a conversation starter.","brand":"127.5x100cm \/ 50.2x39.3 in, oil on canvas, 2021","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39394249900118,"sku":"","price":2500.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/5964\/9622\/products\/Orange_Beauty_on_Green-127-5x100cm_oil-on-canvas_2021_by-Dominic-Virtosu_small_36963f5f-ab63-4171-a2f8-38e164ca5dc7.jpg?v=1622527526"},{"product_id":"giant-of-joy","title":"Giant of Joy","description":"On a serene blue gradient background that references the scorching hot sky over the desert in the summer days, a giant, magnificent cactus is dominating its surroundings. We do not get to see where this cactus exists - the landscape is merely hinted at through its background. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe \"Giant of Joy\" is a symbolic picture: putting to rest all doubt and rumination - it just exists. It affirms itself into an eternal present moment - taking up a front-and-center place within the space it so proudly occupies.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThick color dabs create this sculptural plant - the artist has used high quality oil paints mixed with medium in order to get a profoundly glowing and rich texture out of all colors.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVirtosu's approach for this work was to first create the intricate shape of the cactus and then cover it with masking tape in order to spray-paint the acrylic background gradient. Then, after removing the masking tape, the artist painted the white canvas surface of the cactus with oil colors.","brand":"Dominic Virtosu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39633465081942,"sku":"","price":7500.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/5964\/9622\/products\/Giant-of-Joy-180x150cm-oil-and-spraypaint-on-canvas-2021-by-Dominic-Virtosu-small.jpg?v=1637487077"},{"product_id":"serenity","title":"Serenity","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Serenity\" is a very particular kind of painting. Though its title might suggest peace and calm, its apparent simplicity and straight-forwardness are unsettling and thought-provoking. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe artist's aim was to produce a work that questions the essence of what a cactus plant might be - as a representation \/ object. Within the scope of this endeavor, \"Serenity\" is sort of a distilled middle ground, a generic cactus where shapes sort of exist. Its intentionally plain surface is meant to intrigue and give rise to doubt about its actual origin.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePainted on a white background, the brilliance of the cactus' colors is preserved and a beautiful gradient from yellow to orange to pink and purple emerges. The surrounding blue background was painted with acrylic spray paints using a blending technique that ensures an almost seamless blending together of the colors.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCertainly a conversation starter in any contemporary home, this almost abstract work will baffle the viewer with its vibrant colors.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"150x130cm \/ 59.06x51.18 in, oil on canvas, 2021","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39646795628630,"sku":"","price":5000.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/5964\/9622\/products\/Serenity_150x130_oil-and-spray-paint-on-canvas_2022_by-Dominic-Virtosu-second-takereduced.jpg?v=1657122585"},{"product_id":"tormented-soul","title":"Tormented Soul","description":"It is a hot day. It is a torrid day with not a cloud in sight to ease the heat. It seems as though all is fine when the sky is blue - but it is what's on the inside that counts.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis seems to be the story behind \"Tormented Soul\" - this spectacularly monumental painting by Romanian artist Dominic Virtosu. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA huge red and black cactus that is painted with thick, dense oil paste - almost as a symbol of the constant thinking and ruminations within our soul's deepest chambers.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe painting is imposing - not only through its sheer scale but also through the construction of the cactus. The artist chose a poignant and heavy plant that inspires solidity, stability but also immovable stubbornness. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA perfect piece to fit in a contemporary residence or office space, \"Tormented Soul\" is certainly a conversation starter.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe work is sold framed and comes with a certificate of Authenticity dated and signed by the artist.","brand":"180x150cm \/ 70.8x59.5 in, oil and spray paint on canvas, 2021","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39649267843158,"sku":"","price":6750.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/5964\/9622\/products\/Tormented-Soul_180x150cm_oil-and-acryl-paint-on-canvas_2021_by-Dominic-Virtosu-sm.jpg?v=1638794736"},{"product_id":"ember-cactus","title":"Ember Cactus","description":"It's dusk, almost night. It is going to be a cold night with no moon and no stars. It seems as though the landscape is frozen dead - everything is immobile. In this landscape, the bright orange glowing Ember Cactus - it is an beacon of warmth and hope. Maybe lost hope? It's warm, light-sustaining fire is also causing it's own demise. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA huge burning cactus depicted in all it's warm, glowing, orange beauty. This painting is impressive - not only through its minimalist idea but also through the splendid execution of the idea. The artist chose a poignant and heavy plant that inspires solidity, stability but also immovable stubbornness that is now transformed into a warm campfire.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA perfect piece to fit in a contemporary residence or office space, \"Ember Cactus\" is certainly a conversation starter.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe work is sold framed and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity dated and signed by the artist.","brand":"150x130cm \/ 59.06x51.18 in, oil and spray paints on canvas, 2021","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39658404839510,"sku":"","price":3950.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/5964\/9622\/products\/Ember-Cactus_150x130cm_oil-and-acryl-on-canvas_2021_by-Dominic-Virtosu-sm.jpg?v=1639301850"},{"product_id":"psychedelic-vision","title":"Psychedelic Vision","description":"Provoking the visual cortex on so many levels, \"Psychedelic Vision\" is a work that questions the concept of \"what is real\" through deliberate distortion of the image.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis work of almost photographic precision can also be seen as a subtle nod to the rise of AI and its ability to generate spectacularly colored surreal landscapes.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVirtosu uses this eye-candied color cactus to transpose the viewer into an alternate universe of consciousness: by carefully juxtaposing colors next to each-other and then mixing them with light brushstrokes. A process of almost meditative character that the artist developed especially for this series.","brand":"100x80cm \/ 39.37x31.49 in, oil on canvas, 2022","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39752269103190,"sku":"","price":2700.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/5964\/9622\/products\/psychedelic_cactus_vision_100x80cm_oil_on_canvas_2022-full.jpg?v=1646560506"},{"product_id":"thick-boi","title":"Thick Boi","description":"Continuing his series of powerful cactus paintings, Virtosu's \"Thick Boi\" was created with contrast in mind. A bright and powerful yellow gradient background made using spray paints exudes warmth and optimism, while a strong, thick oil-painted cactus stands in contrast to the smooth surface of the background.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe blue cactus depicted was created with thickness in mind, the artist wanting to emphasize the material as much as possible and play on the variations of color.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"Thick Boi\" is a spectacular work when seen in real life and it's presence will definitely be a conversation starter. The work comes framed with an American box type black wooden frame.","brand":"130x100cm \/ 51.18x39.3 in, oil and spray paint on canvas, 2022","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39776209436758,"sku":"","price":2500.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/5964\/9622\/products\/Thick-boi_130x100cm_oil-and-spray-paint-on-canvas_2022_by-Dominic-Virtosu_medium_5a9982b5-5383-4c75-9749-4cc5b20256c4.jpg?v=1648373116"},{"product_id":"satin-beauty","title":"Satin Beauty","description":"This work is part of the extensive \"Spike up your life\" series by Dominic Virtosu. A beautiful blue gradient made with Acrylic Spray paint is giving this painting a depth of field and provides an astonishing background for the Satin Cactus. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMade with satin and metallic tinted oil colors, \"Satin Beauty\" is one of Virtosu's most expressive and spontaneous cactus creations - conveying joy of life and a love for beautiful colors. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"Satin Beauty\" is one of those works that look different depending on the lighting angle and time of day - not only due to the special colors used by the artist, but also, in part, thanks to the deep, thick layer of oil color that clearly marks a contrast from foreground to background.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe work comes framed in a black wooden american-box style frame.","brand":"130x100cm \/ 51.18x39.3 in, oil on canvas, 2022","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39783069778006,"sku":"","price":2500.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/5964\/9622\/products\/Satin-Beauty_130x100cm_oil-and-spray-paint-on-canvas_2022.jpg?v=1648887967"},{"product_id":"windy-color","title":"Windy Color","description":"This beautiful piece was created in the artists’ studio in northern France and is based on the spectacular cactus series that is so dear to the artist. With incessant optimism and a strong desire to bring color into this world through his work, Virtosu's cactus collection continues to explore visually intriguing painting techniques so as to push the boundaries of what is possible.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe certainty of this painting is that it conveys movement, continuous vibration, the kind of motion that one would find when thought and emotion are perfectly aligned into a uniform creative wave: the Flow. This is emphasized through application of pigment in the clear epoxy resin coating of the painting - an effect that creates a vibrating shimmer on the canvas and exudes mystery through its depth.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e","brand":"130x100cm \/ 51.18x39.37 in, oil, spray paint, pigment and resin on canvas, 2022","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39806903943254,"sku":"","price":2300.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/5964\/9622\/products\/Windy_Color_130x100cm_oil-acrylic-resin-pigment_on-canvas_2022_by-Dominic-Virtosu-reduced.jpg?v=1650690561"},{"product_id":"spikes-of-love","title":"Spikes of Love","description":"A beautiful gradient stands-out from the background of this painting. With a smooth and gentle transition, one could almost believe that the artist has captured an accurate image of a sunset sky.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOn this serene background, a bold, orange, spikey cactus takes shape. Its presence is almost “in our face” as the chromatic contrast is so powerful and generates an immediate energetic emotional reaction.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSpikes come out of every branch of the cactus and we can see that it’s riddled with tiny points, symbols of its organic development. Though one will not see an orange cactus in the wild, one can only imagine what a surreal sight that would be.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA cactus fitting any contemporary home – this work will brighten the mood and certainly be a conversation starter.","brand":"150x130cm \/ 59.06x51.18 in, oil and spray paints on canvas, 2022","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39929915310166,"sku":"","price":4800.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/5964\/9622\/products\/Spikes-of-Love_150x130cm_oil-and-spray-paint-on-canvas_2022_by-Dominic-Virtosu-reduced1.jpg?v=1657434763"},{"product_id":"electric-aloe","title":"Electric Aloe","description":"On the dark green background of the evening sky, a majestic aloe plant is reigning supreme in all its glory. Its beautiful leaves extend around it like a crown at sunset light.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe artists' emphasis on electric colors is achieved through the usage of simultaneous contrasts and juxtaposition of hues: a vibrant rhythm of vivid paint dabs builds the anatomy of this gorgeous plant.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDominic Virtosu achieves a masterful balance of the decorative and conceptual within the composition of this work. A pleasant sight to the eye, this work shows the artists' skill and experience. The Aloe Plant as a thought provoking subject, speaks of the temporal nature of life and questions humanity's efforts to preserve its beauty.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e","brand":"180x150cm \/ 70.8x59.5 in, oil and spray paint on canvas, 2022","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40004172152918,"sku":"","price":7500.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/5964\/9622\/products\/ElectricAloe-sidelight-web.jpg?v=1660315252"},{"product_id":"majestic-yellow","title":"Majestic Yellow","description":"\u003cp\u003eOn a hot summer day, with beautiful blue skies, this beautiful cactus is there, not far from the beach. It is a source of water, of life. It's a symbol of inspiration and revival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe thick paint dabs and sprinkled dots contrast profusely with the smooth surface of the cactus background, a powerful contrast and visually intriguing story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Majestic Yellow is a fresh breeze of air - inspiring stability and serenity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"180x150cm \/ 70.8x59.5 in, oil and spray paint on canvas, 2022","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40018796347478,"sku":"","price":7500.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/5964\/9622\/products\/Majestic_Yellow_180x150cm_oil-and-spray-paint-on-canvas_2022_by-Dominic-Virtosu-reduced.jpg?v=1661061908"},{"product_id":"succulent-giant","title":"Succulent Giant","description":"\u003cp\u003eOn a magnificently vivid green background, the \"Succulent Giant\" affirms its presence. Splendidly thick, spontaneously thrown dabs of color join together in a ballet of expressive, gestural manifestation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe special technique that Virtosu used to create this artwork means that there is a distinct difference between the flat background and the super-thick foreground object. The cactus seems to effectively emerge into existence and is basically cut-out on the canvas surface. This creates a seemingly poster-like effect that pops-out and catches the eye.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn up-close look at the surface of the Succulent shows the myriad of colors that bind together into this massive plant, a true spectacle for the eye, a feast for the senses.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"180x150cm \/ 70.8x59.5 in, oil and spray paint on canvas, 2022","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40029916823638,"sku":"","price":6800.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/5964\/9622\/products\/Succulent_Giant_180x150xm_oil-and-spray-paint-on-canvas_2022_by-Dominic-Virtosu-reducedweb.jpg?v=1661686990"},{"product_id":"king-cactus","title":"King Cactus","description":"On a delightfully optimistic orange background - perfectly flat and impeccably painted with acrylic spray - there rises a huge, majestic, King Cactus. A figment of the artists' rich imagination, this experimental fictitious plant stands tall and unapologetic-ally proud.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA closer look at the surface of the canvas quickly reveals the complex process that goes into the creation of such a magnificent piece. There's a clean distinction between the background surface and the thick, layered, pigment filled cactus. This distinction is what makes this work the more exciting as it shows an unparalleled level of commitment to his craft on behalf of the artist.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe glowing white dots on the surface of the King Cactus create a kind of whirlwind that move the entire skin of the plant - a kind of vibrant texture on which the eye can navigate. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA minimalist work \"par excellence\", King Cactus is definitely going to turn some heads and be the focal piece of the conversation in any contemporary home.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e","brand":"150x130cm \/ 59.06x51.18 in, oil, spray paint and pigment on canvas, 2022","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40047378726998,"sku":"","price":5000.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/5964\/9622\/products\/King-Cactus-150x130cm-oil-pigment-spray-paint-on-canvas-2022_Dominic-Virtosu-reduced.jpg?v=1662607870"},{"product_id":"sunset-colour","title":"Sunset Colour","description":"\u003cp\u003eA sense of contrast exudes through each part of this magnificent painting. Made with much patience and care using two distinctive techniques, \"Sunset Color\" tells the story of mystery, serenity and power. A painting that will make you want to touch it to see if it's real.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the one hand, there's a deep gradient which goes ever so smoothly from a bright orange hue to a dark purple tone, giving the painting a sense of ease and peace - just like catching the last shimmers of sunlight on a late summer sunset.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the other hand, in the foreground, a powerful texture of vibrant, thick colors is just bursting out of the canvas. Juxtaposed in an intricate and chaotic pattern of paste, the oils are squished together with each-other to create an impenetrable and dense cactus skin. The colors look almost like candy on the canvas, they look surreal - one might just want to touch them and see how they feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ehttps:\/\/www.impulsegallery.com\/artists\/55-dominic-virtosu\/works\/1072-dominic-virtosu-sunset-colour-2022\/\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"150x130cm \/ 59.06x51.18 in, oil and spray paints on canvas, 2022","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40047397371990,"sku":"","price":4800.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/5964\/9622\/products\/Sunset_Color_full-size-cactus-reduced.jpg?v=1662609740"},{"product_id":"green-giant","title":"Green Giant","description":"\u003cp\u003eA vibrant orange background spans across the surface of this canvas - a reminder of what a torrid, hot day in the desert might feel like for the traveler who forgot his water bottle.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOn this magnificently colored background, a cactus emerges. Thick, majestic, imposing. Green and fresh, as if to say \"I am here to save you\". This plant is a symbol of the resistance of nature, the power of survival through adaptation and evolution.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis painting is part of the \"Spike up Your Life\" series of works by Dominic Virtosu.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"180x150cm \/ 70.8x59.5 in, oil and spray paint on canvas, 2022","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40061521035350,"sku":"","price":6800.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/5964\/9622\/products\/Green-Giant_180x150cm_oil-and-spray-paint-on-canvas_2022_by-Dominic-Virtosu-reduced2.jpg?v=1663400673"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/5964\/9622\/collections\/ElectricAloe-sidelight-web.jpg?v=1792530657","url":"https:\/\/virtosu.com\/collections\/spike-up-your-life.oembed?page=2","provider":"Dominic Virtosu","version":"1.0","type":"link"}