"For Dinner" by Alex Ivanyuk: A Glimpse into Rural Life at Dusk
Artwork Overview
"At Dinner" is a striking oil painting by renowned artist Alex Ivanyuk, part of our Gallery-Quality Paintings Online. This piece is a celebration of the day's end in the countryside, beautifully rendered through Ivanyuk's expert use of color and texture, typical of his works in the Collection of Summer Landscapes and Collection of Nature Landscapes.
Artistic Techniques
Utilizing a bold impasto technique, Ivanyuk layers thick, expressive strokes of paint, creating a vivid, three-dimensional effect. The painting vibrates with the colors of the setting sun—goldens, ochres, and ambers—that illuminate the canvas. This technique not only enhances the visual impact but also adds a tactile quality that invites viewers to feel the texture of the landscape.
Composition and Theme
The scene is set in a bountiful countryside at dusk, capturing a moment when villagers prepare for the evening meal. The foreground features a golden field suggesting ripe wheat or a trodden path, bustling with figures engaged in the harvest. These figures, rendered in a mixture of earthy and vibrant tones, highlight the connection between human endeavor and the natural world. The background of lush greenery and floral bursts portrays the richness of rural life, framed by a serene sky in pastel hues, suggesting the close of a fruitful day.
Symbolism and Emotion
The artwork resonates with themes of togetherness and the simple pleasures of life, emphasizing the time-honored tradition of gathering food and sharing meals. It reflects a deep appreciation for the rhythm of rural life, where each day's end brings a community together in celebration of labor and harvest.
About the Artwork
Artwork Details
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Title: "For Dinner"
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Artist: Alex Ivanyuk
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Size: 18x24 cm/'7.08x9.44 inches'
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Medium: Oil on canvas
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Technique: Original piece from our 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
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.
Collect and Experience
"For Dinner" is a perfect acquisition for those who cherish art that captures the essence of nature and human connection. It is an ideal piece for collectors seeking to own a part of Alex Ivanyuk's celebrated portfolio, featuring works that beautifully narrate the story of life through the changing seasons. Explore this and other works by Alex Ivanyuk to find the perfect addition to your collection.
