Oil painting On the edge of the village time stops Oleksiy Ivanyuk

№AAA5109

The oil painting on Cardboard titled "On the edge of the village — time stops" invites the viewer into a secluded and peaceful corner of rural life, where the bustle of the world fades away and the rhythm of nature takes over. Executed with expressive, textured brushwork and a rich, bold palette, this work embodies a moment where time feels suspended—held in the soft stillness of a countryside day. The scene presents a row of small houses nestled against the edge of a dense forest, their roofs dusted in delicate lavender and icy blue hues, catching the ambient light like a quiet breath. These homes, modest and serene, are partially obscured by trees, as if the village is slowly being reclaimed by the surrounding wilderness. Their placement at the boundary between the open field and the woods reinforces the theme of transition—from civilization to nature, from the present into timelessness. The trees rising behind the houses form a thick wall of greens, deep browns, and bursts of red and orange, suggesting the warmth of autumn or the lingering fire of summer’s end. These trees are rendered with forceful strokes, giving them a life of their own—branches reaching skyward in an abstract ballet of movement. Above them, a dreamy violet sky, tinged with swirls of lavender and cool purples, suggests dusk is approaching, further heightening the sense of a world pausing between light and dark, day and night. In the foreground, a lush meadow stretches outward in radiant layers of yellow-green, teal, and hints of golden brown. This vibrant, textured ground evokes the richness of the earth, teeming with unseen life. The color palette evokes the moment just before the sun disappears beyond the horizon, when the last warm rays intensify every shade of the landscape. A weathered fence runs across the middle of the composition, its pale blue and cream tones blending softly into the background. This gentle barrier separates the viewer from the quiet interior of the village, reinforcing a sense of respectful distance. Just beyond the fence, among the layered textures of grass and brush, a solitary white goat grazes calmly. This single figure brings a quiet pulse of life to the composition, grounding the scene and adding a touch of gentle movement in an otherwise hushed world.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "On the edge of the village — time stops"
* ARTISTS: Oleksiy Ivanyuk
* SIZE: 15x20 cm/'5.90x7.87 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: 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.