Oil painting Evening of a city street Oleksiy Ivanyuk

№AAA5865

The Oil painting Canvas titled "Evening of a city street" captures the vibrancy and warmth of an urban setting as it transitions into the later hours of the day. Rendered with thick, dynamic strokes of oil paint, the scene immerses the viewer in the lively atmosphere of a small city neighborhood, where the architecture, the light, and the people all become integral parts of the composition. The artist uses bold colors and expressive textures to highlight both the physical presence of the buildings and the intangible spirit of human interaction that fills the street. At the center of the canvas, two buildings dominate the composition, their facades painted in glowing shades of orange, ochre, and deep purple. The windows, slightly tilted in their exaggerated angles, give the structures a sense of animation, almost as if the city itself were alive and breathing. These buildings are not rigid or static; instead, they lean and sway with the energy of the moment, reflecting the way memory and perception often distort the rigidity of real forms. Their illuminated surfaces seem to radiate the warmth of the evening sun that has just dipped beyond the horizon, casting a lasting glow upon the urban landscape. The street below is filled with small groups of figures, painted in quick, suggestive strokes of red, black, purple, and blue. These people are not detailed portraits but rather impressions of movement, life, and conversation. They walk in pairs or groups, their gestures and positions conveying the natural rhythm of a community coming together as the day softens into night. One figure on a bicycle adds dynamism to the scene, suggesting motion and continuity, while others seem to be engaged in quiet exchanges, their presence grounding the painting in human warmth and connection. The trees above, painted with deep greens and strokes of black, form a natural canopy that partially shelters the street. The thick, swirling application of paint gives the leaves a sense of density and texture, and their shadowy tones contrast beautifully with the fiery vibrance of the buildings. Their presence suggests that even within the bustle of city life, nature finds its place, softening the geometry of human-made structures with organic shapes and colors.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Evening of a city street"
* ARTISTS: Oleksiy 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 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.