Oil painting City Church Oleksandr Gukalov

№AAA3245

"City Church" is a beautifully rendered oil painting that captures the serene and timeless beauty of a traditional church in a city setting. The artist uses a realistic yet slightly impressionistic style to convey the grandeur and spiritual essence of the church. The composition is dominated by the central structure of the church, with its white walls and green-domed roof drawing the viewer’s attention. The church is framed by a clear blue sky with soft, wispy clouds, adding to the peaceful atmosphere of the scene. A tree with lush green foliage is positioned to the right, providing a natural contrast to the architectural lines of the church. The artist employs a soothing palette of whites, greens, blues, and browns. The white of the church stands out against the blue sky, symbolizing purity and tranquility. The green domes and foliage add a touch of vibrancy and life to the scene. The church features intricate architectural details, including arched windows and doorways, which are carefully depicted with precise brushwork. The golden cross atop the dome gleams subtly, symbolizing the spiritual significance of the building. The brushwork is fluid and expressive, particularly in the depiction of the sky and foliage. The artist uses broader strokes for the sky and tree, creating a sense of movement and lightness, while the church is painted with more defined lines to emphasize its solidity and structure. The painting conveys a sense of peace and spiritual tranquility, inviting viewers to reflect on the calm and solace that such sacred spaces provide. The inclusion of the tree and the natural surroundings suggests a harmonious relationship between the spiritual and natural worlds. The combination of realistic detail in the church and impressionistic elements in the sky and tree creates a balanced and aesthetically pleasing composition. The artist skillfully uses light and shadow to add depth and dimension to the painting, highlighting the architectural features and creating a sense of time and atmosphere. "City Church" is a captivating work of art that beautifully encapsulates the serene beauty of a city church. The artist’s skillful use of color, composition, and brushwork creates a harmonious and tranquil scene, inviting viewers to appreciate both the architectural splendor and the peaceful ambiance of the sacred space. Through its thoughtful depiction of light, shadow, and detail, the painting stands as a testament to the enduring beauty and spiritual significance of such edifices.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "City Church"
* ARTISTS: Oleksandr Gukalov
* SIZE: 30x40 cm/'11.81x15.74 inches'
* MEDIUM: oil, canvas on cardboard
* HAND PAINTED: Original painting from our collection
* CONDITION: we tried to convey the maximum information with the help of photos about this product

About the artists: Oleksiyander Gukalov
After graduating from Lviv Polytechnic, he was engaged in scientific work. In his free time, he studied the works of Plato, the poetry of the ancient East, and religious works. At this time, resistance to the routine of life and utilitarian science arose in him; he became interested in man and his secrets. Oleksiyander decided to end his engineering career and become a humanitarian. Since 1990, he began to write and publish philosophical poems. Later he decided to devote himself to painting, a passion for which began during his years of study at the Lviv Polytechnic with caricatures and caricatures of classmates and teachers.

Since 2017 he has been painting with oil paints. Oleksiyander does not have a formal art education, but he is convinced that the craft and talent of an artist do not directly depend on professional education. The artist's works are characterized by completeness of composition and depth of meaning. He is not afraid to work with different themes, his paintings are true modern art that touches people. The artist’s portfolio includes landscapes and views of his favorite cities, portraits of pop stars, politicians, athletes, relatives, and animals. “I draw a toga when I feel the need for it. Therefore, I cannot say that I work in some narrow direction. Rather, it is a call from the soul,” the artist says about himself.

Exhibitions

2011 – Personal exhibition, Lutsk

2011 – Exhibition “World of Jazz”, Lutsk

2011 – Exhibition Arts.in.ua, Kiev

2012 – Personal exhibition in the art cafe “Apartment 35”, Lviv

2012 – Personal exhibition “On the Waves of Dreams”, Lutsk

2012 – International exhibition “Plain Air”, West Park Art Gallery, New York

2012 – International competition “Peace, Time and People”, special medal of achievements St. Michael, New York

2012 – Exhibition of artists who were included in the K-Gallery catalogue, Kyiv

2012 – International exhibition-competition of contemporary art “Ukrainian Art Week”, Kyiv

2013 – opening of a permanent exhibition and sale, Lutsk

2013 – Exhibition “Spring Impressions” of the international art project “Vicious Circle of Impressions”, Kiev

2015 – Personal exhibition, Lutsk

2015 – Ukrainian-Italian exhibition “Single Space”, Kyiv

2015 – International art project “New York – Tokyo”, Tokyo

2016 – International art project “Color in Motion”, New York Realism Gallery, first place and Gold medal in the category “Impressionism”, New York

2021 – International exhibition “Art Nest Paris”, Paris