Oil painting After haymaking Ivanyuk Oleksiy

№AAA3517

The painting "After Haymaking" is an expressive and textured portrayal of a rural landscape that captures the aftermath of a day's labor in the fields. Using a rich impasto technique, the artist builds a scene of earthy tones and dynamic forms, evoking the warmth and movement of a countryside alive with seasonal activity.The composition centers around a field where remnants of haystacks are scattered, their forms blending into the golden and brown hues of the land. These haystacks, painted with thick, deliberate strokes of ochre, sienna, and deep red, symbolize the culmination of hard work and the sustenance it provides. The uneven, almost chaotic texture of the hay reflects the rawness of nature and the physicality of the task itself.Behind the field, a line of trees stands in various stages of light and shadow. The trees, rendered with bold strokes of green, yellow, and hints of orange, suggest the golden hour, where the sun’s last rays filter through the foliage, illuminating some parts while casting others into shadow. The interplay of light and dark creates a sense of depth and movement, as if the trees are swaying gently in the evening breeze.The sky above is layered with moody purples and dark greys, signaling the close of day and the impending dusk. These colors contrast with the warmth of the field below, creating a balance between the vibrancy of life and the quiet stillness that follows a day's work.The overall palette is dominated by earthy greens, browns, and yellows, punctuated by occasional bursts of red and orange. This choice of colors grounds the painting in the natural world, emphasizing its organic and unrefined beauty. The brushstrokes are loose and expressive, capturing not just the appearance but the essence of the landscape.Through "After Haymaking," the artist conveys a deep appreciation for the rural way of life and the connection between humans and the land. The painting is a tribute to labor, the cycles of nature, and the quiet moments that follow intense effort. It invites viewers to reflect on the beauty of simple, hardworking traditions and the harmony found in nature’s rhythms.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "After haymaking"
* ARTISTS: Ivanyuk Oleksiy
* SIZE: 20x25 cm/'7.87x9.84 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 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.

Ivanyuk Oleksiy