Oil painting Far from the village Oleksiy Ivanyuk

№AAA4057

This oil painting cardboard, titled "Far from the village", the artist’s use of thick, expressive brushstrokes adds depth and movement, allowing the landscape to come alive with a dynamic interplay of colors and textures. In the foreground, the earth is depicted in a mix of cool and warm tones, blending greens, grays, and hints of ochre. The brushwork creates an uneven, textured surface, suggesting rough, untouched land that has been shaped by natural elements. The loose application of paint allows for interpretation, as the ground seems to shift between fields, dirt paths, and patches of grass, reinforcing the raw beauty of the countryside. Bare trees with twisting branches reach toward the sky, their slender forms painted in dark, earthy tones, with accents of blue and gray that reflect the subtle shifts in light. The branches, though sparse, suggest the presence of early spring or late autumn, a transitional season where nature undergoes subtle changes. The artist's thick application of paint gives the trees a tangible, sculptural quality, emphasizing their importance in the composition. As the viewer's eye moves deeper into the painting, the village appears in the middle ground, its modest houses nestled among the trees. The buildings are painted in warm reds, oranges, and earthy browns, providing a striking contrast against the cool landscape. The rooftops, touched by light, suggest a peaceful rural community bathed in soft daylight. The simple, almost abstract depiction of the structures allows them to blend seamlessly into the surroundings, rather than overpowering the natural elements. A small figure or an animal, painted in dark, muted tones, can be seen in the center, adding a human presence to the otherwise vast and open space. This solitary form enhances the painting’s narrative, evoking a sense of quiet labor or peaceful solitude in the countryside. The sky above is rendered in a blend of soft pastels and muted blues, with thick, swirling brushstrokes creating a dynamic atmosphere. The use of cool grays, whites, and subtle pinks suggests a partly cloudy day, where diffused light gently illuminates the landscape below. The sky acts as a unifying element, seamlessly connecting the land, trees, and village into a cohesive and immersive scene.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Far from the village"
* 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 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.