Oil painting Grandma and Mom Oleksandr Gukalov

№AAA3497

The painting titled "Grandma and Mom", created with oil, captures a tender and nostalgic scene of rural life. The composition focuses on two women—one older and the other younger—working together with a goat in a simple, pastoral setting. The scene is minimalistic, yet rich in symbolism and emotion, conveying the bond between generations and the enduring connection to traditional ways of life.The older woman, presumably the grandmother, is seated on the left, wearing modest clothing and a white headscarf that signifies her age and experience. Her posture and gestures are gentle, as she lovingly holds the goat’s head, calming it and ensuring its cooperation. The younger woman, likely the mother, is kneeling on the ground to the right. Her modern yet simple attire and focus on the task of milking the goat symbolize the passing down of skills and traditions from one generation to the next.The white goat, positioned at the center of the painting, acts as a focal point and a symbol of sustenance and rural simplicity. Its pure white color contrasts with the earthy tones of the surrounding landscape and the muted clothing of the women, highlighting its importance as a source of nourishment and connection to the land.The background is rendered in warm, earthy hues of brown and green, evoking a sense of harmony with nature. The rolling hills and the absence of any modern structures create a timeless, serene atmosphere, emphasizing the simplicity and self-sufficiency of rural life.Through "Grandma and Mom," the artist explores themes of family, heritage, and the continuity of traditions. The work celebrates the quiet moments of shared labor that strengthen bonds between generations. It conveys a deep respect for the wisdom of the elder generation and their role in passing down knowledge and values. The painting invites the viewer to reflect on the beauty of simplicity and the importance of preserving familial and cultural traditions in an ever-changing world.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Grandma and Mom"
* ARTISTS: Oleksandr Gukalov
* SIZE: 30x40 cm/'11.81x15.74 inches'
* MEDIUM: oil, 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

Oleksandr Gukalov