Oil painting Bouquet of Irises in vases Oksana Ivanyuk

№Kalen 1596

The oil painting on Canvas titled "Bouquet of Irises in Vases" is a rich and textured homage to the timeless beauty of flowers, capturing not only their physical elegance but the emotional resonance they carry in still life tradition. With confident, expressive brushwork and a deep appreciation for form, color, and atmosphere, the artist has created a composition that transcends botanical depiction, transforming irises into poetic emblems of grace, resilience, and ephemeral joy. At the heart of the painting are several vessels — each unique in shape and hue — that cradle the tall, arching stems of irises in full bloom. A deep blue pitcher, central to the composition, draws the eye immediately. Its glossy surface is rendered with a harmony of cool blues, indigo, and glimmers of turquoise and aquamarine, suggesting a tactile weight that contrasts with the delicacy of the flowers it holds. To its left, a warmer brown vessel grounds the composition with earthy tones, while to the right, a slender, cream-hued vase with reddish shadows supports a solitary bloom, allowing it to stand out like a quiet note in a melodic phrase. The irises themselves are a celebration of contrast and complexity. Their petals ripple with movement and depth, painted in bold strokes of violet, deep plum, soft ivory, and hints of blush and gold. Some flowers appear freshly opened, their forms reaching outward with confidence, while others seem gently withering, curling inward — a reminder of nature’s cycles and the fleeting nature of beauty. The interplay between these different states adds a subtle emotional layer to the work, evoking the passage of time and the quiet dignity of decay. The background is a swirling dance of aquas, soft greens, and atmospheric blues, creating an almost dreamlike environment that feels both real and abstract. It suggests a domestic interior washed in filtered light, yet refrains from being literal. Instead, it acts as a mood — a shimmering, almost watery expanse that envelops the flowers and their containers, enhancing the dreamlike serenity of the scene.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Bouquet of Irises in vases"
* ARTISTS: Oksana Ivanyuk
* SIZE: 90x80 cm/'35.54x31.49 inches'
* MEDIUM: oil, canvas
* HAND PAINTED: Original painting from our collection
* CONDITION: Photos provide accurate information about the product.

About the artist: Oksana Ivanyuk 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 C.n 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.
Oksana Ivanyuk 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 abroad.