Oil painting Bright marigolds Oksana Ivanyuk

№Kalen 1674

The Oil painting Canvas titled "Bright marigolds" is a radiant and textured celebration of floral beauty, where the artist captures the essence of freshly gathered marigolds arranged in a full, overflowing bouquet. This still life goes beyond mere depiction; it is an evocation of warmth, energy, and rustic charm, brought to life through the vibrant interplay of colors and the tactile richness of impasto brushwork. The work transforms the familiar sight of marigolds into a vivid statement of life, joy, and the timeless elegance of nature within the home. At the center of the composition, a generous glass vase holds a cascade of marigolds, their blossoms bursting outward in fiery shades of gold, orange, and deep red. Each flower head is painted with dense, textured strokes, creating an almost sculptural presence. The thick application of paint captures not only the form but also the vitality of the flowers, as if their petals radiate warmth and light. The marigolds are clustered in such abundance that they appear to overflow, their rounded forms pressing against one another, forming a living mass of color and texture. The choice of marigolds as the subject carries symbolic resonance. Known for their associations with vitality, endurance, and protection, they are flowers of both celebration and remembrance. In this painting, they exude strength and vibrancy, yet their fleeting nature as cut flowers hints at the transient beauty of life, reminding the viewer of the delicate balance between permanence and impermanence. The background, in contrast, is subdued, painted in soft beige and muted tones that allow the flowers to dominate the viewer’s attention. Hints of artwork on the wall and the back of a wooden chair suggest a modest, lived-in interior space. These quiet background elements serve not only to frame the central bouquet but also to add depth, grounding the composition in a domestic setting that feels warm and personal. The rough plaster-like texture of the wall, rendered in loose strokes, enhances the rustic atmosphere, lending the scene an authenticity that feels deeply connected to everyday life.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Bright marigolds"
* ARTISTS: Oksana Ivanyuk
* SIZE: 90x80 cm/'35.43x31.49 inches'
* MEDIUM: oil, canvas
* HAND PAINTED: Original painting from our collection
* CONDITION: Photos provide accurate information about the product.

About the artist: Oksana Ivanyuk 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 C.n 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.
Oksana Ivanyuk 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 abroad.