Oil painting Chapel near the village Oleksiy Ivanyuk

№AAA5831

The Oil painting Canvas titled "Chapel near the village" captures the quiet grace and spiritual aura of rural life, where the sacred and the everyday are seamlessly intertwined. Executed with bold, impasto strokes, the work radiates warmth, vibrancy, and a sense of reverence for both nature and faith. At the heart of the composition stands a small chapel, its stone walls rendered in textured whites, ochres, and hints of soft blue. The brushwork conveys the weathered surface of the building, hinting at centuries of history and the countless prayers whispered within its walls. Its domed roof, topped with green tones that echo the surrounding trees, rises toward the deep blue of the sky, creating a central focal point that anchors the entire scene. The foreground is alive with bright greens and yellows, representing a sunlit meadow stretching across the canvas. The thick, dynamic brushstrokes make the grass appear almost in motion, as if swaying under a summer breeze. A small group of villagers, painted with expressive strokes of red, white, and dark hues, sits upon the meadow. Their figures are simplified yet evocative, embodying the human presence that ties this place of worship to everyday village life. Their posture suggests quiet conversation or rest, perhaps after attending service at the chapel. A figure at the entrance of the building, painted in darker tones, appears to approach the doorway, reinforcing the theme of faith and community. To the left, small animals—likely goats—graze peacefully, adding an intimate pastoral detail that enriches the narrative of village life. Their presence, depicted in swift strokes of white and grey, symbolizes the harmony between humans, animals, and the spiritual world in rural settings. Behind them, patches of deep blue and emerald create shadows that emphasize the depth of the landscape, suggesting cool shade under tall trees that protect the chapel and villagers alike.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Chapel near the village"
* ARTISTS: Oleksiy Ivanyuk
* SIZE: 15x20 cm/5.90x7.87 inches'
* MEDIUM: oil, canvas
* 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.