"Evening Bell" by Oksana Ivanyuk: A Tranquil Urban Dusk
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Artistic Expression and Technique
"Evening Bell" is an enchanting oil painting by Oksana Ivanyuk that captures the serene atmosphere of an urban landscape at dusk. This artwork is characterized by its rich impasto technique, where thick, expressive strokes of paint add a vibrant, textured surface, enhancing both the depth and vibrancy of the scene.
Central Architectural Feature
The painting is visually anchored by a striking architectural structure at its center, featuring a vibrant blue rooftop and golden spires that gleam against the dusky sky, suggesting a church or cathedral. This central feature, with its compelling use of color, draws the viewer’s eye and acts as the focal point of the composition.
Sky and Surroundings
Above this majestic structure, the sky is a canvas of soft lilacs, muted purples, and pastel blues, reflecting the subdued light of evening. Intermingled are strokes of warm yellows and whites, capturing the ephemeral glow of the setting sun or the early twinkling of stars, adding a sense of peace and transcendence to the atmosphere.
Landscape and Reflections
Beneath the church, the landscape unfolds as a patchwork of greens, browns, and oranges, indicating trees, other buildings, and foliage typical of a lush urban environment. As night approaches, these elements are enveloped in darker tones, enhancing the impression of the landscape transitioning under the evening sky. Notably, abstract shapes in the foreground, possibly reflecting trees or nearby structures, are depicted with daubs of darker colors, their details softened by nightfall.
Water and Reflection
The presence of a body of water in the foreground introduces an element of calm and reflection, mirroring the structures and sky above. The artist's textured brushwork suggests ripples and disturbances in the water, adding to the painting’s dynamic yet tranquil character.
Invitation to Reflect
"Evening Bell" invites viewers into a moment of reflection, akin to the resonant sound of a bell that marks the end of the day. It is a celebration of day's end, where cool tones and a gentle composition converge to evoke tranquility and stillness, encouraging a pause in the day’s hustle to appreciate the peaceful transition from day to night.
About the Artwork
Artwork Details
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Title: "Evening Bell"
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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 artwork 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.
