The Spirit Kin | Tuonilmaiset

The Spirit Kin is a work where life and death, the visible and the invisible, intertwine into a single tapestry. At the heart of the piece stands a figure rooted in the here and now, still firmly grounded in the flow of life, yet her gaze turns toward those who have crossed the threshold into the realm beyond. She is surrounded by shapes, symbols, and marks—whispers from the past, messages from those who are now part of the Spirit Kin.

The soft, ethereal background leaves space for the brighter hues that live in her flowing garments and the energetic lines weaving around her. Shades of orange, violet, and green pulse with life, while also reminding us that each of us carries invisible threads tying us to generations past. Lines and spirals guide the eye forward—to the threshold where life and death meet, where memories live on eternally.

This artwork is both an homage to those who walked before us and a comforting reminder that no bond is ever truly broken, even when physical presence fades. The Spirit Kin invites the viewer to pause, to feel, and to sense the unseen connections that travel with us always. It is a visual poem about the fragility of life, but also about the solace found in memories and ancestral ties.

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: 100 x 120 cm /  39.4 x 47.2 inches; 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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