Oil painting Haystacks in the field Oleksiy Ivanyuk

№AAA4505

The painting "Haystacks in the Field" radiates warmth and energy, capturing the essence of rural life with an explosion of vibrant colors and expressive brushwork. The composition features towering haystacks bathed in golden sunlight, standing tall against a backdrop of swirling skies and lush green fields. The artist employs bold, impasto strokes to create a textured surface that brings depth and movement to the scene, allowing the viewer to feel the heat of the sun and the freshness of the open countryside. The haystacks, rendered in striking hues of red, orange, and deep yellow, dominate the foreground, their forms built up with thick layers of oil paint. The contrast between warm and cool tones gives the impression of light and shadow playing across their surfaces, emphasizing their rough, fibrous texture. The dark lines at their peaks, possibly wooden poles securing the stacks, add structure and reinforce their towering presence. The artist’s use of varied brushstrokes creates an organic feel, capturing the irregularities of the hay and the way it catches the light. The field beneath the haystacks is a lively mixture of green, yellow, and blue, with patches of golden straw scattered across the ground. The rich, layered application of paint suggests the movement of wind through the grass, making the landscape feel dynamic and full of life. The play of colors and textures evokes the sensation of standing in the field, surrounded by nature’s bounty, with the sun casting long shadows over the land. The background sky is a mesmerizing display of swirling blues, greens, and yellows, painted with sweeping, energetic strokes that give the impression of a changing atmosphere. The clouds appear to be in motion, as if drifting lazily across the sky, their forms merging with the golden light of the sun. This dynamic sky enhances the overall movement of the painting, reinforcing the sense of a fleeting moment captured in time. Despite the abstract quality of the brushwork, the painting conveys a strong sense of place, evoking memories of traditional farming landscapes where haystacks dot the fields after the harvest. The expressive application of paint allows the viewer to engage with the piece on an emotional level, feeling the joy and abundance of a season’s hard work coming to fruition. The combination of fiery reds and oranges with the cool greens and blues creates a visually striking contrast, making the painting feel alive with energy.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Haystacks in the field"
* 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.