Oil painting A mysterious evening on the dam in the city Boris Serdyuk

№AAA4768

The oil painting on Cardboard titled "A mysterious evening on the dam in the city" captures the quiet, contemplative mood of a serene urban landscape as the day transitions into evening. The artist's use of thick, expressive brushstrokes creates a sense of movement and texture, bringing the scene to life with layers of rich color and dynamic forms. In the foreground, a row of white stone posts linked by dark chains marks the boundary of a path running alongside the dam. The thick, impasto strokes capture the rough texture of the stone, while the chains add a sense of structure and depth to the composition. The path itself curves gently into the distance, leading the viewer's eye toward the heart of the scene. To the right, a lone cyclist is captured mid-motion, their dark silhouette contrasting sharply against the lighter tones of the path. The figure, painted with loose, confident strokes, adds a sense of life and movement, hinting at the quiet activities that continue as the evening sets in. The bicycle's wheels seem to spin subtly within the layers of paint, adding a sense of fleeting motion to the otherwise still scene. Beyond the path, the dam itself is rendered in a palette of cool grays and deep blues, the stone structure blending seamlessly into the surrounding landscape. The artist captures the rough, weathered surface of the dam, its worn texture a testament to the passage of time. A deep, shadowed arch at the base of the structure draws the eye inward, suggesting the mysterious depths of the water beyond. Above the dam, the landscape softens into a series of rolling hills and dense trees, painted in a range of greens and blues that capture the fading light of the evening. The thick foliage contrasts with the smooth, reflective surface of the water, which stretches into the distance, mirroring the cool, muted tones of the sky above. The sky itself is a study in soft, atmospheric color, with pale pinks, lavender hues, and hints of golden light peeking through the dense clouds. The artist's brushwork captures the subtle shifts in tone as the sun sets, casting a gentle, diffused light over the entire scene.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "A mysterious evening on the dam in the city"
* ARTISTS: Boris Serdyuk
* SIZE: 17.5x19.2 cm/'6.88x7.55 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: Serdyuk Boris Petrovich was born on June 30, 1960 in the city of Konotop Sumy region. He graduated from the Yuri-Polish Pedagogical College (artistic and graphic department). The first exhibitions took place in Konotop in the 90's. Since 1999 - a free artist. Now lives and works in the city of Kremenchug, Poltava region.