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Piccolo Sole — On show


Solo exhibition · Ufficio Turistico, Garessio

Piccolo Sole

Keili Major’s first solo exhibition: twelve works across finger painting, realist oil and drawing, 20–23 August 2026, free entry. Below you’ll find them all — title, size, technique, price — and how to buy.

Ufficio Turistico (Tourist Office) · Via Vittorio Emanuele II 148, Garessio (CN), Val Tanaro · open in Maps

Piccolo Sole is Keili Major’s first solo exhibition: twelve works at the Tourist Office of Garessio, 20–23 August 2026, free entry.

The works span 2016 to 2026: the early realist oils, the finger paintings that have been her signature since 2018 and drawing. The show takes its title from Piccolo Sole, the sunflower she painted with her fingers in 2026.

Also in the room: Tanaro I, Tanaro II and Tanaro III, the first three paintings of Anno Tanaro, Keili’s river project — twelve canvases from the same point on the Tanaro, one a month, June 2026 to May 2027.

When to visit

Exhibition hours

  • Thursday 20 August 15:00 — 18:00
  • Friday 21 — Sunday 23 10:00 — 12:00 and 15:00 — 18:00

Free entry.

Where

Garessio Tourist Office

Via Vittorio Emanuele II 148, Garessio (CN)
Val Tanaro
Exhibition info: phone and WhatsApp +39 350 107 4184

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The twelve works

Finger painting, realist oil and drawing · numbered cards in the room

Final prices, certificate of authenticity included

01Tanaro I — Keili Major, finger painting
Finger painting

Tanaro I

60×80 cm · depth 4.5 cm·oil on cotton canvas·June 2026
Not for sale yetfrom the Anno Tanaro series · available after the cycle ends, May 2027
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“The day we took the shot was slightly hazy, so the sky is Verditer Blue with a little purple. The water level had dropped — I love that brown, the earth coming out where the water no longer covers the edges. In the shadows on the water I found more cold colours than blue alone, so I brought in lilac and lavender.” — Keili

02Tanaro II — Keili Major, finger painting
Finger painting

Tanaro II

60×80 cm · depth 4.5 cm·oil on cotton canvas·July 2026
Not for sale yetfrom the Anno Tanaro series · available after the cycle ends, May 2027
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“The first of July was clear, no haze, and the mountains in the distance came out sharp — I could paint them far more defined. It had been weeks of real heat, so the river dropped and rocks surfaced that I had never seen, some of them huge. There is much more green than in June, where there was more blue: I moved the water from turquoise to emerald green, and the browns and ochres came in among the stones.” — Keili

03Tanaro III — Keili Major, finger painting
Finger painting

Tanaro III

60×80 cm · depth 4.5 cm·oil on cotton canvas·August 2026
Not for sale yetfrom the Anno Tanaro series · available after the cycle ends, May 2027
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“It had been weeks of heat without rain, then it rained the day before and by morning the water was running between the stones again. There was haze, one of the most closed-in mornings of the year, and for the haze I went back to the same blue as before. There is still plenty of green, that is the algae, they keep growing, but the shadow runs it now: it widens and brings the blue with it, and that is where most of the work went. In June there wasn’t a single flower at that spot, in July they were still low, now they are there, and the tree has come up too.” — Keili

— A NOTE ON ANNO TANARO —

Tanaro I, II and III are on show, but not for sale.

Anno Tanaro is Keili Major’s project devoted to the river: twelve paintings from the same point on the Tanaro, one a month from June 2026 to May 2027.

Originals are reserved for institutional and private acquisition; the twelve works will be offered as a single body to collectors interested in the full cycle; individual works will also be available separately after the cycle ends in May 2027.

Discover Anno Tanaro →

04Lights and Shadows — Keili Major, realist painting
Realist painting

Lights and Shadows

40×50 cm·oil on canvas mounted on plywood·2026
€570framed
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06Piccolo Sole — Keili Major, finger painting
Finger painting

Piccolo Sole

40×50 cm · depth 4.5 cm·oil on canvas·2026
Not for saleKeili’s brand identity
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This painting was inspired by a sunflower from my garden, captured in a photograph during the summer of 2024.

Sunflowers have always held a special place in my heart. To me, they feel like little suns — strong, comforting, and full of warmth. This artwork is a personal reflection of joy, summer, and the connection with nature.

11Portrait of Claudio — Keili Major, realist painting
Realist painting

Portrait of Claudio

34×42 cm·oil on canvas mounted on plywood·2016
Not for sale
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How to acquire a piece

1.

See them in person

Walk the room at your own pace. Every work has a numbered card with title, year, technique and size. The price list is at the desk.

2.

Message me with the number

WhatsApp or email. I confirm final price, exact dimensions, availability.

3.

20% deposit · RESERVED sticker

Bank transfer, Satispay or PayPal. The piece stays on display with a red sticker marking it as yours.

4.

Final payment · pickup or shipping

Three options: pickup at the atelier (Garessio), hand-delivery within 100 km, or insured courier shipping anywhere in Italy.

Frequently asked questions

Can I take it home right away?

Works stay on display until the show closes on Sunday 23 August. To reserve one: 20% deposit and RESERVED sticker. Pickup or delivery is arranged after closing.

What payment methods do you accept?

Bank transfer, PayPal, cash. 20–30% deposit to reserve, balance at pickup or before shipping. Receipt always included.

How do I receive the painting? Pickup or shipping?

Three options, in order of preference:

1. Pickup at the atelier (Regione Sparvaira 14, Garessio CN, Italy) — free, by appointment. You see the studio where the work was born and Keili can tell you its story.

2. Personal hand-delivery within 100 km of Garessio (Cuneo, Imperia, Savona, Western Liguria, southern Turin) — flat fee €40–€80 depending on distance. The painting arrives perfect and we can even help you hang it at home.

3. Insured courier shipping anywhere in Italy and abroad — rigid crate + bubble wrap + protected corners, cost on request based on destination and format.

Note: standard shipping is for canvas only. For framed works beyond 100 km a custom wooden crate is required — let’s discuss case by case.

Do the works come with a frame?

Five works are shown framed, frame included in the price: Silver Moon Wolf, The Gorilla, The Lion, The Fox and Lights and Shadows. The others are finished canvases, unframed. For framing I always recommend a local framer: cheaper than shipping an already-framed piece, you choose wood and style in person, zero damage risk.

How long does the exhibition last?

Four days, Thursday 20 to Sunday 23 August 2026, at the Tourist Office of Garessio. After closing, the works can be seen by appointment at Keili’s atelier in Garessio.

What if I want a different subject or size?

The paintings on display are unique finished pieces. For a commission tailored to your specs (different subject, size, technique), see Custom Art — I always work from a reference photo you provide.

Are the works signed? Do they come with a certificate?

Yes to both. Each work is signed by Keili on the front (bottom, discreetly) and comes with a certificate of authenticity stating title, dimensions, technique, year and serial number when applicable.

Also nearby

La Fabbrica del Cotoneeight finger paintings and one realist oil, in town in Garessio.Gallo di Montethree finger paintings in the restaurant’s rooms, at Garessio 2000.Keili’s studiovisits by appointment, Garessio.Painting lessonsfor adults and children, by appointment, at the atelier in Garessio.
Keili Major

Who is Keili

Keili Major is an Estonian artist who has lived and painted in Italy since 2021. She settled in Garessio in 2023 and opened her studio here in May 2024.

She works in oil and paints with her fingers, without brushes: it’s the signature you recognise in most of the works on show.

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