Oil painting Working in the field with hay Oleksiy Ivanyuk

№AAA4055

This oil painting cardboard, titled "Working in the field with hay", the composition is dynamic, full of movement and energy, portraying the harmony between people and nature as they labor under a vast, expressive sky. In the foreground, workers are scattered across the golden field, each engaged in different tasks. Some are bent over, gathering hay with their hands, while others are using tools to shape the large haystack that dominates the center of the scene. The artist's brushstrokes are bold and textured, emphasizing the rough, uneven terrain and the scattered bundles of hay. The figures are painted in a semi-impressionistic style, with bright accents of clothing that stand out against the golden landscape. The reds, blues, and whites of their garments contrast beautifully with the earthy tones, adding life and individuality to each worker. The central haystack serves as the focal point of the painting. It is massive and irregularly shaped, painted with thick, impasto strokes of yellow, ochre, and brown, giving it a tangible, almost sculptural presence. Some workers are seen climbing on top, arranging the hay with their pitchforks, while others at the base continue to pile more onto the stack. The scene conveys a sense of teamwork, effort, and the cyclical nature of agricultural life. The background features an open countryside that stretches toward the horizon, painted in rich greens and blues, suggesting the lushness of the surrounding fields. The vast sky overhead is a striking element in the composition, filled with swirling clouds painted in shades of turquoise, teal, white, and gray. The movement of the clouds mirrors the dynamic activity below, creating a sense of unity between the elements of land and sky. The use of color and light in the painting is remarkable. The golden hues of the hay and field reflect the warmth of the sun, possibly hinting at late afternoon or early evening when the day's labor is nearing its end. Shadows and highlights add depth, reinforcing the texture of the hay and the folds of the workers’ clothing. This painting beautifully encapsulates the essence of rural life, celebrating the hard work and resilience of farmers. It evokes a sense of nostalgia and appreciation for the agricultural traditions that have sustained communities for generations.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Working in the field with hay"
* 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.