Oil painting To the other side of the river Oksana Ivanyuk

№AAA4119

This oil painting canvas, titled "To the other side of the river", This oil painting on canvas captures a tranquil rural scene where a group of villagers crosses a rustic wooden bridge over a calm river. The rich textures and earthy colors create a sense of depth and movement, immersing the viewer in the warm and nostalgic atmosphere of a countryside setting. The composition draws the eye towards the weathered wooden bridge, which serves as a focal point. Its planks and railings appear rough and uneven, suggesting years of use by the local villagers. The bridge extends diagonally across the canvas, creating a strong sense of perspective and leading the viewer’s gaze towards the distant houses in the background. The figures walking across, dressed in vibrant shades of red and blue, add a human element to the painting, bringing warmth and life to the scene. The river below reflects the golden hues of the autumn foliage and the dark shadows of the surrounding trees. The artist's expressive brushstrokes give the water a slightly distorted, shimmering quality, capturing the play of light on its surface. The reflections of the trees and bridge are subtly broken up by ripples, hinting at a gentle current moving beneath. In the background, a small village with red-roofed houses peeks out from behind a dense forest. The trees are painted in warm autumnal shades of gold, amber, and deep green, contrasting beautifully with the cooler tones of the sky. The village appears peaceful and welcoming, a destination that the figures on the bridge seem to be heading towards. The placement of the houses adds to the sense of depth, making the landscape feel expansive and inviting. Above, the sky is painted in soft purples and muted blues, suggesting an early morning or late afternoon light. The use of thick, impasto brushstrokes gives the sky a textured, almost sculptural quality, adding to the overall expressiveness of the painting. The scene evokes a feeling of nostalgia, of simple daily life in a quiet village, where people move at a slower pace, in harmony with nature. The combination of rich textures, bold colors, and dynamic brushwork makes this painting a captivating representation of rural life, filled with warmth, movement, and emotion.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "To the other side of the river"
* ARTISTS: Oksana Ivanyuk
* SIZE: 15x20 cm/'5.90x7.87 inches'
* MEDIUM: oil, canvas
* HAND PAINTED: Original painting from our collection
* CONDITION: we tried to convey the maximum information with the help of photos about this product

About the artists: Kalenyuk Oksana was born in 1964 in Rivne region. The love of painting has taken over from the baby. From 1975 to 1980 she studied at the Zoryan Art School of Rivne region.
In 1985 she graduated from the Art College. M. Samokish (now has the status of a national university). Her teachers of painting were G. Kurilenko, V. Grigoriev. After graduating from the school, she began to work as a teacher of fine arts at the Piryatin School - a gymnasium of aesthetic education, which she founded with her husband in 1990.
Kalenyuk Oksana works in the landscape and still life genre. Personal exhibitions: Kyiv, Museum of Ukrainian Heritage; T. Shevchenko National Museum; the diplomatic mission of Ukraine to the USA (California) and others. She has participated in numerous exhibitions both in Ukraine and abroad3