Oil painting Fairground square Oleksiy Ivanyuk

№Kalen 1621

The oil painting on Canvas titled "Fairground Square" immerses the viewer in a vibrant celebration of communal life, rendered with expressive brushwork and a joyful palette. At the heart of the composition stands a sunlit European-style square surrounded by towering trees whose branches stretch and twist like ribbons, framing the scene with dynamic motion. The trees, painted in rich shades of teal, violet, and burnt sienna, act as both sheltering guardians and expressive elements that push the eye toward the central plaza. The square itself is a lively convergence of architectural charm and human presence. The central structure—possibly a town hall or church—features a red-tiled dome and simple, sunlit façades in soft creams, lavenders, and rose tones. The interplay of light and shadow on the walls gives the impression of a warm afternoon, as if the buildings themselves are glowing in the golden embrace of the sun. Clusters of figures are scattered throughout the square—men, women, and children animated in their gatherings. Though their forms are abstract, defined by dabs and streaks of color, they convey a clear sense of movement and interaction. They walk, converse, or linger in small groups, evoking the sociability and spirit of a traditional fair or market day. Some appear seated on benches under the trees, while others stand in animated conversation. Their presence adds a vital rhythm and scale to the composition, breathing life into the built environment. The cobbled or earthen ground of the square is rendered in a kaleidoscope of oranges, yellows, and blues, suggesting the flickering dappled light that filters through the canopy overhead. These colors, though intense and non-naturalistic, contribute to the impression of a festive atmosphere. The shadows are particularly expressive—broad swathes of deep blue and violet that spill across the plaza and seem to dance beneath the sunlit patches. Color is used not merely to depict the scene, but to heighten its emotional resonance. Bold complementary contrasts—burnt orange against teal, cobalt blue against bright lime—infuse the canvas with energy and visual tension. The artist’s choice of a predominantly cool palette, punctuated by fiery bursts of warm color, captures both the calm serenity of the shady trees and the vivid pulse of human activity.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Fairground square"
* ARTISTS: Oleksiy Ivanyuk
* SIZE: 100x110 cm/'39.37x43.30 inches'
* MEDIUM: oil, canvas
* 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 C.n 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.