Oil painting Evening silence in the village Oksana Ivanyuk

№AAA4511

The painting "Evening Silence in the Village" masterfully captures the serene and contemplative atmosphere of a rural evening, where time seems to slow down, and the world settles into a peaceful stillness. The artist employs expressive impasto techniques and a bold, warm color palette to evoke the quiet charm of a small village as it basks in the last light of the day. At the heart of the composition, a lone elderly woman, draped in a red shawl, sits quietly on a wooden bench outside a rustic fence. Her posture suggests a moment of rest, reflection, or simple appreciation of the fading daylight. The warmth of her attire contrasts with the cool tones of the background, making her figure stand out as the focal point of the scene. Her presence adds a human touch, infusing the painting with a sense of nostalgia and life’s quiet rhythms. The surrounding houses, painted in deep earthy tones, reflect the age and history of the village. Their worn wooden walls and slanted roofs, adorned with hints of blue, green, and violet, suggest years of exposure to the elements. The windows, some framed with vibrant blue shutters, seem to gaze outward like silent witnesses to the village’s history. The walls and fences, textured with thick strokes of paint, add a tactile depth to the painting, reinforcing the rustic authenticity of the scene. The fence in the foreground, with its uneven planks and weathered paint, serves as a barrier between the viewer and the inner world of the village. Despite its rough appearance, it does not feel unwelcoming. Instead, it enhances the sense of intimacy and protection, enclosing the quiet life unfolding within. The ground, painted with a mixture of earthy browns, greens, and warm ochres, is scattered with small patches of grass and stones, depicting the natural imperfections of a well-trodden village path. Near the fence, a collection of green and yellow pumpkins and vegetables suggest the presence of a small garden or recent harvest, reinforcing the idea of self-sufficiency and the seasonal cycles of village life. Above the village, the sky is a blend of muted yellows and soft blues, indicating the transition between day and night. The warm glow on the rooftops suggests that the sun is setting, casting a final golden light before giving way to the cool embrace of twilight.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Evening silence in the village"
* ARTISTS: Oksana 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 artists: Kalenyuk 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 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.
Kalenyuk 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.