Oil painting Under the mountain Oleksiy Ivanyuk

№Kalen 1457

The painting titled "Under the Mountain" captures a rustic pastoral scene set at the foot of a towering mountain, where a herder tends to a flock of goats amidst the wild, untamed landscape. The artist skillfully uses thick, expressive brushstrokes and a vivid color palette to convey the rugged beauty and raw energy of nature, creating a striking contrast between the earthy tones of the mountain and the lively hues of the sky. The foreground features a herder, dressed in bright clothing, standing in a golden field. The figure is painted with bold, textured strokes, making them stand out against the backdrop of the mountain. The herder wears a red headscarf, a dark coat, and bright blue pants, bringing a pop of color to the composition. A group of white and black goats roams across the field, their forms created with quick, energetic brushstrokes. The animals add movement and life to the scene, symbolizing the harmony between humans and nature in rural life. The golden tones of the field suggest the dry grasses of late summer or early autumn, creating a warm and earthy feel. The middle ground is dominated by a large hill or mountain, painted in deep shades of brown, green, and red. The thick, layered brushstrokes give the mountain a textured, rugged appearance, emphasizing its solid, imposing presence in the landscape. The dark tones of the mountain contrast with the lighter foreground, creating a sense of depth and distance. The mountain appears wild and untamed, reinforcing the painting’s theme of nature’s raw beauty. The sky in the background is painted with swirling clouds in shades of purple, gray, and pink, suggesting a moody, changing weather. The expressive brushstrokes in the sky create a sense of movement and drama, hinting at approaching rain or a storm. The contrast between the bright sky and the dark mountain adds a sense of drama and tension to the scene, emphasizing the power and unpredictability of nature. "Under the Mountain" is a powerful and expressive painting that captures the rugged beauty of nature and the resilient spirit of rural life. Through the use of bold colors, dynamic brushstrokes, and dramatic contrasts, the artist conveys a sense of harmony between humans and nature, while also emphasizing the vastness and power of the natural world. The painting invites viewers to reflect on the simplicity and strength found in pastoral life and to appreciate the ever-changing beauty of the landscape.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Under the mountain"
* ARTISTS: Oleksiy Ivanyuk
* SIZE: 15x20 cm/'5.90x7.87 inches'
* MEDIUM: oil, cardboard
* HAND PAINTED: Original painting from our collection
* CONDITION: Photos provide accurate information about the product.

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.

Oleksiy Ivanyuk