Oil painting Spring in the City Ivanyuk Alex

Spring's Harmony: "Spring in the City"

"Spring in the City" is a mesmerizing oil painting by Ivanyuk Alex that captures the delicate balance between the vibrant life of spring and the stoic presence of the urban environment. This piece, painted on cardboard, showcases the artist's ability to weave together the natural and the man-made into a single harmonious scene.

A Symphony of Nature and Urbanity

At the heart of the painting stands a majestic tree in full bloom, a symbol of nature's resilience and beauty amidst the concrete jungle. Its lush foliage and blossoming flowers offer a stark yet beautiful contrast to the city's skyline, which stretches out in the background. The tree's sprawling branches create a dance of shadows and light across the canvas, highlighting the intricate relationship between all living things and their surroundings.

The City at Rest

The distant city, with its varied architecture, lies quiet and seemingly asleep. This absence of visible activity amplifies the painting's tranquil mood, suggesting a moment of pause in the city's ceaseless rhythm. The skyline, a blend of silhouettes against the twilight sky, tells a story of silent buildings that watch over the slumbering world below.

Twilight's Palette

The sky above the scene is a masterpiece in itself, painted in shades of blue that range from the deep indigo of the approaching night to the softer hues of the evening sky. Clouds drift lazily, painted with such skill that they seem to float off the canvas, adding a layer of depth and dimension to the painting.

A Study in Contrast

"Spring in the City" is a study in contrasts: the vivid greens and soft whites of the tree against the muted tones of the city; the natural world's organic forms against the geometric shapes of human construction. These contrasts are unified by the painting's color scheme, which draws the viewer's eye across the scene, inviting them to explore every detail.

About the Artwork 

Artwork Details

• Title: "Spring in the City"
• Artist: Ivanyuk Alex
• Size: 20x15 cm / '7.87x5.90 inches'
• Medium: Oil on cardboard
• Technique: Unique, original piece from our exclusive 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

Born March 13, 1954, in the city of Piryatin, Poltava region. He graduated from the Crimean Art College named after N. Samokish (1887). Teachers in the specialty: V. Grigoriev, M. Morgun, L. Gracer. Painter. The main genres are landscape, still life. The paintings are distinguished by emotional openness, warmth, affirm the harmony of life. Dominants of creativity are the deep roots of national traditions, Ukrainian cultural heritage. Member of the National Union of Artists of Ukraine (2008). He taught fine art at the Pyryatinsky school - gymnasium of aesthetic education (1988-2008). At creative work. Participated in exhibitions: national and international (since 1978). Personal exhibitions - in Kiev (2003, 2007-2009), Lubny (Poltava region, California (USA; 2006), Poltava (2007, 2010), Priluki (Chernihiv region, 2008), Warsaw (2009). Main works: “Flowers field ”(2007),“ Still life with a daffodil ”(2004),“ Indian summer ”(2007),“ Birch ”,“ Spiral panychi ”,“ Kalina red ”(2004),“ Field of the sun ”,“ Apple blossom ”, “Evening Breath” (2005), “Silence”, “Summer” (2006), “Sunflowers” (2007), “Plowed Field”, “Such is Life ...”, “In the Garden” (2009), “It's Cold” (2010). Individual paintings are stored in the National Museum of Art, National U. T. Shevchenko, Museum of Cultural Heritage in Kiev, Poltava Museum of Local Lore, lived and worked in the city of Poltava.

Ivanyuk Alex, a celebrated artist from Ukraine, is renowned for his ability to capture the essence of his subjects with warmth and emotional depth. His works, which span landscapes and still lifes, are deeply rooted in Ukrainian cultural heritage and are celebrated for their openness and harmony.

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For those drawn to the intersection of nature and urban landscapes, "Spring in the City" offers a captivating glimpse into this interplay. Alongside other pieces in the Collection of Abstract painting and Collection of Cityscape, this painting invites viewers to find beauty in the everyday and contemplate the spaces where the natural and man-made worlds converge.