Sanctuary | Turvapaikka

Sanctuary is a work that radiates the protective power of the earth and the quiet shelter of nature. Its layered surface and organic forms invite the viewer into a space where one can retreat to safety – both physically and mentally. The painting holds the warmth of the soil, the depth of the forest, and small bursts of delicate color, like flowers blooming in the hidden corners of a secret refuge.

The color palette draws from nature itself: the browns and ochres of the earth, the greens of moss, and the soft pinks of woodland flowers. The richly textured surface reflects the layered essence of a sanctuary – a place of protection, peace, and life-sustaining energy. Every splash, line, and form tells a story of a refuge untouched by the noise and rush of the outside world.

Sanctuary is not just a physical location, but an inner state of mind – a place where breath slows, the mind calms, and the essence of existence becomes present. This piece brings a sense of tranquility into any space, reminding the viewer that everyone deserves their own sanctuary, where life can flow at its own natural pace.

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: 40 x 40 cm /  15.75 x 15.75 inches; depth 1,5 cm / 0,59 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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