"Niva is Gold": A Celebration of Harvest by Alex Ivanyuk
Vibrant Depiction of Rural Prosperity
"Niva is Gold" is a stunning oil painting by Alex Ivanyuk that vividly captures the essence of a harvest in full swing. Part of our Collection of Summer Landscapes and Collection of Nature Landscapes, this work uses the impasto technique to give life and texture to a scene filled with the golden hues of ripe grain. The canvas, dominated by a golden-yellow tone, suggests a field ready for harvesting, brimming with the vibrant energy of rural life.
Textured Sky and Tranquil Dawn
The sky above this golden field is a gentle tapestry of soft grays and blues, with subtle hints of pink that suggest the quietude of either dawn or dusk. This soft gradation of colors provides a tranquil backdrop to the bustling activity of the field, evoking the calm and stillness that often bookends the day. The contrast between the vibrant field and the serene sky enhances the overall sense of harmony within the painting.
Detailed Landscape and Human Touch
On the horizon, small farm buildings and houses peek through, rendered with concise strokes of white and darker hues. These structures, though simple, are crucial in indicating human presence and the inhabited nature of this landscape. They are nestled among sporadic growths of trees and shrubs, depicted in various shades of green with touches of red and orange, adding diversity to the flora and depth to the scene.
Foreground Richness and Movement
The lower foreground is awash with the golden tones of the field, interspersed with dark lines and patches that suggest tilled earth or shadows cast by the undulating terrain. The bold, unrefined strokes used to paint the field create a dynamic sense of movement, as if the wind itself is moving through the stalks, making the scene come alive with the rhythm of nature.
About the Artwork
Artwork Details
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Title: "Niva is Gold"
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Artist: Alex Ivanyuk
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Size: 15x25 cm / '5.90x9.84 inches'
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Medium: Oil on canvas
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Technique: Original painting 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.
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