Behind the Veil | Verhon takaa

Beyond the reach of our immediate senses lies a layer of existence that remains hidden—until we dare to look. 'Behind the Veil' is an evocative exploration of the threshold between the known and the unknowable. It captures the fleeting moment when the fabric of our everyday reality thins, revealing a glimpse of the vast, glowing complexity that pulses beneath.

The figure in the work is at once protected and obscured by a shimmering barrier, symbolizing the limitations of human perception. By layering classical brushwork with the intricate, alien textures the artwork becomes a visual metaphor for discovery. It invites the viewer to ask: What remains when the illusions of the physical world are lifted? 'Behind the Veil' is not just a painting; it is an invitation to see through the surface of things.

Authenticity & Technical Details

• Collection: Part of the Parallel Realities series – a lifelong exploration of the unseen dimensions.

• Medium: acrylic on canvas

• Technique: A unique fusion of classical painting layers 

• Dimensions: 120 x 100 cm /  47.2 x 39.4 ; depth 4 cm / 1.57 inches

• Year: 2024

• Signature: Hand-signed by Syrilla Valtokivi on the back

• Certificate of Authenticity: A physical, signed certificate is included with the purchase to document provenance and the artistic process.

• Framing: Sold unframed, edges painted. Ready to hang.

Meet the Artist

Syrilla Valtokivi is a professional Finnish visual artist and a member of the Artist Register of Artists' Association of Finland. 

Her work is a lifelong exploration of the boundary between the seen and the unseen—the Parallel Realities. By weaving together classical painting techniques and the innovative logic of Artificial Intelligence, she creates windows into dimensions that remain hidden from everyday perception. Read more about Syrilla’s journey and artistic process.

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