"Winter Distance" by Oksana Ivanyuk: A Serene Journey through Winter Solitude
Overview
"Winter Distance" is an evocative oil painting by Oksana Ivanyuk that captures the stillness and serenity of a winter landscape. This artwork is a part of our exclusive Collection of Winter Landscapes and Collection of Nature Landscapes, showcasing the artist's mastery in portraying the subtle beauty of the colder months.
Artistic Techniques and Visuals
Utilizing the impasto technique, Ivanyuk applies paint in thick, expressive strokes, lending the canvas a dynamic, textured appearance. The composition flourishes under a palette of cool blues and creamy whites in the foreground, suggesting a vast, snow-covered field that mirrors the winter's chill.
Color Dynamics and Composition
Deep purples and soft lavenders are cleverly used to depict shadows or the undulations of the snowy terrain, enhancing the painting’s depth. The middle ground warms with rusts and browns, hinting at dormant trees or a distant thicket that borders the horizon, providing contrast and drawing the viewer deeper into the landscape.
Atmospheric Perspective
The background merges into cooler hues, suggesting a distant mountain range or a wide, open sky, enveloped in the wintry air. This shift in color from warm to cool back to cool again creates a layered effect, giving the sense of an expansive space that invites contemplation and solitary reflection.
Symbolism and Mood
The scene depicted in "Winter Distance" goes beyond the physical, touching on the metaphorical distances one may feel during the introspective winter months. The artwork is a quiet ode to the stillness and contemplative solitude offered by the season, encouraging the viewer to pause and reflect on the quiet beauty of the natural world.
Signature and Authenticity
The artist’s signature in the lower right corner is a testament to the personal connection and authenticity of the work, ensuring it is a genuine piece from Ivanyuk's collection.
About the Artwork
Artwork Details
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Title: "Winter Distance"
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Artist: Oksana Ivanyuk
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Size: 15x20 cm/'5.90x7.87 inches'
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Medium: Oil on canvas
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Technique: Original piece from our collection
Condition and Detailed Viewing
Presented in impeccable condition, oil painting invites viewers to explore its every detail through comprehensive imagery, capturing all angles and facets of this stunning piece.
About the Artist
Ivanyuk Oksana was born in 1964 in Rivne region. The love of painting has taken over from the baby. From 1975 to 1980 she studied at the Zoryan Art School of Rivne region.
In 1985 she graduated from the Crimean Art College. M. Samokish (now has the status of a national university). Her teachers of painting were G. Kurilenko, V. Grigoriev. After graduating from the school, she began to work as a teacher of fine arts at the Piryatin School - a gymnasium of aesthetic education, which she founded with her husband in 1990.
Ivanyuk Oksana works in the landscape and still life genre. Personal exhibitions: Kyiv, Museum of Ukrainian Heritage; T. Shevchenko National Museum; the diplomatic mission of Ukraine to the USA (California) and others. She has participated in numerous exhibitions both in Ukraine and abroad.
Invitation to Collect
Explore "Winter Distance" and more in our curated collections, including the Collection of Nature Nature Landscapes and Collection of Winter Landscapes. Each painting by Oksana Ivanyuk, available for purchase, offers a unique glimpse into the artist’s vision of the natural world. Consider adding this beautiful, modern painting to your collection to enjoy the tranquil and reflective qualities of a masterfully depicted winter landscape.
