Oil painting In the shadow of sedges Oleksiy Ivanyuk

№Kalen 1401

The painting "In the Shadow of Sedges" is a vivid and dynamic composition that captures the essence of nature through bold colors and expressive textures. The artist uses a palette knife technique to create a rich, layered surface, blending abstract forms with hints of a natural landscape. The scene is characterized by intense contrasts between warm and cool tones, evoking a sense of mystery and depth. The background is dominated by large, vertical red forms, which resemble tall reeds or sedges. These towering shapes are painted in deep crimson, burgundy, and dark brown hues, with accents of black and blue, suggesting dense vegetation or natural barriers. The textured surface of the red forms creates a feeling of roughness and movement, as if the wind is rustling through the tall plants. The light green and pink highlights on the red forms add a touch of light and contrast, breaking up the intensity of the darker tones. In the foreground, a vibrant green and yellow field stretches across the lower part of the canvas. The lush greenery is painted with bold strokes of lime green, yellow, and orange, suggesting a meadow or grassy area in the shadow of the towering sedges. The bright colors convey a sense of life and vitality, contrasting sharply with the darker, more mysterious background. Scattered throughout the foreground are small abstract figures painted in blue, white, and black, suggesting people or animals moving through the landscape. These figures add a sense of scale and activity, bringing life to the abstract scene. The use of bright blue and white accents draws the viewer's eye to these figures, making them stand out against the vibrant greenery. The sky is only hinted at in the upper part of the canvas, with patches of pale green and pink tones peeking through the dense red forms. The limited presence of the sky adds to the enclosed, shadowy feeling of the scene, reinforcing the idea that the viewer is standing in the shadow of the sedges, looking out at a vivid, lively field. The palette knife technique used by the artist gives the painting a highly textured surface, making it feel tactile and alive. The thick layers of paint create a three-dimensional effect, with the colors and forms seeming to emerge from the canvas. The signature in red is visible in the bottom left corner, blending harmoniously with the vibrant colors of the field. The painting "In the Shadow of Sedges" is a vivid, textured landscape that captures the energy and beauty of nature through bold colors and expressive forms. The contrast between dark and light, large forms and small details, and static and dynamic elements makes this work visually striking and emotionally engaging. It evokes a sense of mystery, vitality, and connection to the natural world.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "In the shadow of sedges"
* ARTISTS: Oleksiy Ivanyuk
* SIZE: 25x30 cm/'9.84x11.81 inches'
* MEDIUM: oil, canvas
* HAND PAINTED: Original painting from our collection
* CONDITION: Photos provide accurate information about the product.

About the artist: Born March 13, 1954, in the city of Piryatin, Poltava region. He graduated from the Crimean Art College named after N. Samokish (1887). Teachers in the specialty: V. Grigoriev, M. Morgun, L. Gracer. Painter. The main genres are landscape, still life. The paintings are distinguished by emotional openness, warmth, affirm the harmony of life. Dominants of creativity are the deep roots of national traditions, Ukrainian cultural heritage. Member of the National Union of Artists of Ukraine (2008). He taught fine art at the Pyryatinsky school - gymnasium of aesthetic education (1988-2008). At creative work. Participated in exhibitions: national and international (since 1978). Personal exhibitions - in Kiev (2003, 2007-2009), Lubny (Poltava region, California (USA; 2006), Poltava (2007, 2010), Priluki (Chernihiv region, 2008), Warsaw (2009). Main works: “Flowers field ”(2007),“ Still life with a daffodil ”(2004),“ Indian summer ”(2007),“ Birch ”,“ Spiral panychi ”,“ Kalina red ”(2004),“ Field of the sun ”,“ Apple blossom ”, “Evening Breath” (2005), “Silence”, “Summer” (2006), “Sunflowers” (2007), “Plowed Field”, “Such is Life ...”, “In the Garden” (2009), “It's Cold” (2010). Individual paintings are stored in the National Museum of Art, National U. T. Shevchenko, Museum of Cultural Heritage in Kiev, Poltava Museum of Local Lore, lived and worked in the city of Poltava.

Oleksiy Ivanyuk