"Fresh Hay" by Alex Ivanyuk: A Vibrant Ode to Rural Harvest
Capturing the Essence of a Harvested Field
"Fresh Hay" is an evocative oil painting by the esteemed artist Alex Ivanyuk, whose skilled use of the impasto technique breathes life and texture into this rural landscape. This piece is an exquisite addition to our Online Art Gallery Store and fits beautifully within our Collection of Landscapes and Collection of Summer Landscapes.
Lush Textures and Warm Hues
The canvas comes alive with the warm, golden yellows and vibrant oranges that dominate the foreground, suggesting freshly cut hay or the sun-drenched fields of late summer. The thick, deliberate strokes of paint not only add dimension but also perfectly capture the tactile essence of the hay's rough texture, making the scene palpable.
Dynamic Composition and Deep Contrasts
Amid the golden hues, forms rise that appear to be haystacks or agricultural mounds, rendered in shades of green with highlights of yellow, emphasizing the human touch in the natural landscape. The middle ground is marked by darker purples and blues, providing depth and suggesting a line of distant trees that demarcate the cultivated field from the wilder horizons.
A Sky in Motion
Over this vivid scene stretches a sky painted in rich reddish-pink, illuminated by either the early dawn or the fading light of sunset, complemented by a strip of purple above, adding a dramatic flair to the sky, suggesting the day’s transition and enhancing the overall vibrancy of the painting.
An Immersive Experience
"Fresh Hay" is more than just a painting; it is a vibrant and immersive experience that captures the essence of agricultural life and the rhythmic beauty of the countryside. Alex Ivanyuk’s signature style of bold colors and dynamic textures invites the viewer to step into a world where nature and human endeavor merge in a vivid tableau.
About the Artwork
Artwork Details
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Title: "Fresh hay"
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Artist: Alex Ivanyuk
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Size: 20x25 cm/'7.87x9.84 inches'
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Medium: Oil on canvas
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Technique: Original artwork 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.
This painting, along with Other works by Alex Ivanyuk, is available for purchase. Ideal for collectors and admirers of fine art, each piece offers a unique glimpse into the artist's view of the world, making it a perfect addition to any collection or as a gift to cherish.
