Original Painting by Sami Havia - Bocca Della Verita (2012)

Sami Havia – Bocca Della Verita (2012)
Acrylic, ink, charcoal & oil pastel on canvas
50 × 40 cm

This work by Helsinki-based artist Sami Havia (b. 1982) distills his intuitive approach to painting into a minimal, almost meditative composition. A pale, misty ground is interrupted by a single dark slit - a gesture that feels both raw and precise, playful and unsettling.

The title Bocca Della Verita (“Mouth of Truth”) hints at a quiet sense of drama and mythology, contrasting the subtle splashes of color and accidental marks across the surface. The result is a piece alive with restraint: a painting that holds its ground with quiet, magnetic presence.

Whether you’re drawn to Nordic contemporary art or simply looking for a unique, timeless work to elevate your home, this piece offers both conceptual depth and visual harmony. Its subtle tones and balanced composition make it easy to place - equally at home in a calm, minimal interior or surrounded by more expressive works.

✦ Medium: Acrylic, ink, charcoal & oil pastel on canvas
✦ Dimensions: 50 × 40 cm
✦ Year: 2012
✦ Signed and dated on the reverse
✦ Ready to hang – wire on back
✦ Excellent condition - very light wear 

NOTE ON THE ARTIST
Sami Havia (b. 1982) is a contemporary Helsinki-based artist known for his energetic mix of abstraction and surreal figuration. His intuitive process often begins with a color palette, allowing spontaneous forms and layered textures to emerge organically. The result is a balance of chaos and control, beauty and the grotesque. Havia’s work has been exhibited internationally, including solo shows in New York and Helsinki.

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