"Frosty Night": A Vivid Tapestry of Cold and Color by Oksana Ivanyuk
Luminous and Textured Representation of Winter
"Frosty Night" is an evocative oil painting by Oksana Ivanyuk that captures the stark beauty of a cold winter's night with dynamic and textured brushwork. This piece is an integral part of our Collection of Winter Landscapes and Collection of Nature Landscapes, showcasing the artist's mastery of the impasto technique. The canvas is alive with thick, expressive strokes of paint, lending the artwork a three-dimensional quality that invites the viewer to touch.
Dynamic Sky and Radiant Moon
The canvas is dominated by a swirling, dynamic sky that fills the upper half of the composition. At its center, the moon shines brightly, painted in luminescent yellow hues that radiate against the backdrop of dark, purplish blues. Transitioning from fiery reds and warm oranges near the horizon to cool purples and deep blues, the sky reflects the chilling progression of nightfall, captivating the viewer with its intensity.
Textured Landscape and Resilient Flora
Below this active celestial display, the landscape unfolds in hues of blue and violet, suggesting the presence of snow and ice that mirror the moonlight with intermingling highlights and shadows. This creates an impression of a frosted, uneven terrain where life endures under the cold surface. Patches of earthy browns and vibrant greens peek through the frost, hinting at the resilient life beneath. Foreground details of plants and grasses are simplified and abstracted, with bright spots of orange, red, and yellow portraying leaves or flowers braving the frost, adding a touch of warmth to the otherwise cool palette.
Invitation to Experience Winter's Serenity
The overall composition of "Frosty Night" is both lively and serene. The cool tones convey the stark coldness of the scene, while the energetic brushwork and warm highlights breathe life into the tableau, showcasing the dual nature of a frosty night. This painting is a celebration of the resilience of nature and the quiet beauty of a winter evening, masterfully inviting the viewer to experience the tranquil yet vibrant atmosphere.
About the Artwork
Artwork Details
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Title: "Frosty Night"
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Artist: Oksana Ivanyuk
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Size: 15x25 cm / '5.90x9.84 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.
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