Oil painting Above the evening silence by the river Oleksiy Ivanyuk

№AAA4468

The painting "Above the Evening Silence by the River" captures a tranquil yet expressive moment of two fishermen gliding across the calm waters as the golden hues of the setting sun bathe the surrounding landscape. Executed in thick, impasto oil paint, the artwork radiates a raw energy that brings depth and texture to the river, sky, and the figures that inhabit the scene. The impressionistic strokes and rich color palette create a sense of movement while preserving the serenity of the moment. The river, painted in deep greens and muted blues, flows gently, reflecting the coolness of the evening air. The thick layers of paint give the water a textured, almost sculptural quality, where the ripples and currents seem to be captured mid-motion. The artist skillfully portrays the subtle shifts of light on the water’s surface, highlighting its stillness while hinting at the slow movement of the boats. The reflections of the boats and figures shimmer, adding an element of fleeting impermanence. In the foreground, earthy tones of ochre, sienna, and olive green depict the riverbank, where vegetation grows wild and unkempt. The impasto brushwork makes the land feel tangible, as though the viewer could reach out and touch the thick layers of paint. The strokes suggest an untamed beauty, a landscape untouched by time, where nature dominates in its raw, textured splendor. The focal points of the painting are the two small boats, each carrying a solitary figure wrapped in the quiet concentration of their journey. The figures, though loosely defined, are full of life and movement. Their presence adds a human element to the vastness of nature, illustrating a delicate balance between man and the river. They appear to be transporting goods or supplies, their boats laden with what looks like gathered reeds or bundles wrapped in cloth. Their hunched postures and gentle rowing strokes convey the peaceful rhythm of an evening spent on the water. Beyond the river, a landscape of rolling hills and scattered trees stretches into the horizon, painted in a mixture of deep greens, burnt oranges, and golden yellows. The bold, expressive application of color suggests the last remnants of daylight caressing the earth, setting it ablaze with warmth before night settles in. The trees stand as silent sentinels, their forms distorted by thick brushstrokes, giving them a dreamlike, almost ethereal quality.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Above the evening silence by the river"
* ARTISTS: Oleksiy Ivanyuk
* SIZE: 15x20 cm/'5.90x7.87 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 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.