Oil painting The young moon Oksana Ivanyuk

№AAA3859

This oil painting cardboard, titled "The young moon", the contrast between the luminous golden haystack and the dark, mysterious night sky gives the painting an intense visual energy, drawing the viewer into a world filled with depth and emotion. At the center of the composition, a towering haystack glows under the subtle illumination of the crescent moon. Painted in warm yellows, deep golds, and soft ochres, the haystack appears almost radiant, as if catching the last remnants of daylight. The artist’s textured brushwork enhances the three-dimensional quality of the structure, making it stand out vividly against the darker background. The haystack’s peak is marked by a tall wooden pole, a traditional element often seen in rural settings, adding a sense of authenticity and nostalgia. The foreground bursts with a lively mix of blues, reds, and greens, suggesting scattered hay, wild vegetation, and the natural chaos of a field at night. The bold, swirling strokes add movement and depth, making the landscape feel alive with energy. The interplay of warm and cool colors creates a striking contrast, emphasizing the vibrancy of the haystack and the surrounding land. In the background, rolling hills and darkened trees fade into deep shades of green and blue, creating a sense of distance and tranquility. The artist uses subtle hints of color to suggest the presence of shadows, adding to the depth and mystery of the composition. The darkness of the landscape is beautifully interrupted by the presence of the young crescent moon, which casts a delicate glow across the scene. The sky itself is a deep, moody blue, with hints of green and purple swirling within, giving the impression of a night that is both quiet and full of unseen movement. The bright haystack stands as a beacon of warmth and life amidst the cool night, symbolizing nature’s quiet resilience. The artist’s use of expressive colors and thick textures transforms this simple rural scene into a mesmerizing, dreamlike vision, inviting the viewer to experience the beauty of a moonlit countryside in a completely new and vibrant way.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "The young moon"
* ARTISTS: Oksana 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 artists: Ivanyuk Oksana 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 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.
Ivanyuk Oksana 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 abroad3