Embrace the Season: "Even in the Middle of Winter" by Oksana Ivanyuk
A Vivid Canvas of Wintry Resilience
"Even in the Middle of Winter" is an evocative oil painting by Oksana Ivanyuk that portrays a wintry landscape with vivid colors and dynamic textures. This piece is a highlight in our Collection of Winter Landscapes and Collection of Village Landscapes, where the use of bold impasto techniques enlivens the serene, snow-covered setting.
Textured Foreground and Human Touch
In the foreground, a vast expanse of ground appears blanketed in snow, rendered in a mixture of lilacs, blues, and whites. The thick application of paint gives a tactile quality to the scene, simulating the dense, fresh snow. A solitary figure, painted with swift strokes of dark and rust-colored paint, traverses this snowy field, adding a poignant human element to the vast winter scene. This figure introduces a narrative of resilience and the small yet significant presence of life in the stark winter expanse.
Warmth Amidst the Cold
Beyond the lone traveler, a row of houses or buildings is visible on the horizon, painted in warm hues of orange, red, and blue. These colors starkly contrast with the chilly tones of the foreground, imparting a sense of warmth and shelter. The buildings, nestled against a backdrop of trees and the landscape, evoke a feeling of human habitation and protection amidst the natural environment.
Dramatic Skies and Stark Trees
The middle ground is dominated by a stand of trees with bare branches stretching skyward, depicted in dark blues and purples. Their silhouettes are stark against the lighter backdrop, embodying the leafless, dormant state of vegetation during winter. Above, the sky is a tumultuous mix of aqua, blue, and grey, with the thickly applied paint creating an impression of churning clouds and a dynamic, ever-changing winter atmosphere. Fleeting strokes of yellow and white suggest the sun's struggle to shine through the overcast sky, casting a soft light on the landscape below.
About the Artwork
Artwork Details
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Title: "Even in the Middle of Winter"
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Artist: Oksana Ivanyuk
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Size: 12x16 cm / '4.72x6.29 inches'
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Medium: Oil on canvas
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Technique: Original painting 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.
A Masterpiece to Own
Immerse yourself in the harsh yet beautiful winter scene captured in "Even in the Middle of Winter." Buy this oil painting and browse other works by Oksana Ivanyuk through our selection of handmade paintings online. This artwork is not just a visual treat; it's a testament to the enduring beauty of nature and human resilience in the face of the coldest season.
