Oil painting At the village shore Yuriy Suprunchuk

№AAA5669

The Oil painting Cardboard titled “At the Village Shore” is a vivid and poetic representation of rural life, evoking a timeless sense of harmony between people and nature. The artist captures a moment of tranquility at a village pond, where the serenity of the water, the embrace of trees, and the human presence all converge into one coherent scene. This work radiates both nostalgia and quiet vitality, offering a glimpse into the rhythm of village existence, where the connection with the land and its elements defines daily life. The composition is anchored by the calm, reflective water of the pond in the foreground. Its surface is painted with lush shades of green, interspersed with delicate touches of white that represent floating lilies and ripples catching the light. The reflections of trees and sky are subtly mirrored in the pond, adding depth and emphasizing the stillness of the moment. A rustic wooden pier juts into the water, its boards uneven yet practical, a reminder of the simplicity and resourcefulness characteristic of village life. This pier, painted with broad strokes of earthy tones, becomes the symbolic bridge between land and water, between routine work and meditative rest. On the grassy shore, three villagers stand in conversation or quiet activity. Their forms are painted with impressionistic strokes—vivid yet not overly detailed—allowing the viewer to sense their presence rather than be distracted by specifics. The women, dressed in traditional attire with skirts and scarves, exude a sense of dignity and resilience, while their postures suggest casual interaction and daily routine. Their baskets and garments hint at tasks related to washing clothes or gathering provisions, grounding the scene in the authenticity of rural labor. The figures, though small in scale compared to the grandeur of nature around them, provide the emotional center of the painting, embodying the intimate human connection to the landscape. The trees play a commanding role in the composition, rising tall and expansive to frame the sky. Painted in vigorous strokes of green, brown, and ochre, they create both shelter and openness, reflecting the dual nature of the countryside—protective yet boundless. The right side of the canvas is dominated by a massive tree with sprawling branches, its foliage catching light and shadow in a vibrant dance. The left side, more subdued, balances the scene with dense greenery that gently blends into the sky. These trees are not just background; they are guardians of the village shore, shaping the atmosphere and embodying the continuity of rural tradition.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "At the village shore"
* ARTISTS: Yuriy Suprunchuk
* SIZE: 40x30 cm/15.74x11.81 inches'
* MEDIUM: oil, cardboard
* 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 artist: Zhitomir artist Suprunchuk Yuri Sergeevich Born on April 11, 1961, in the city of Zhitomir. Graduated from the Zheleznogorsk Art School, R. (1982). Teachers in the specialty: V. Chukuev, E. Nikulin. Painter. Member of the National Union of Artists of Ukraine (2002). Major works: "Near the house" (2005), "Winter on the outskirts of Zhitomir" (2006), "Autumn still life" (2004). Lived and worked in the city of Zhitomir.