Oil painting Dream grass Oksana Ivanyuk

№Kalen 1618

The oil painting on Canvas titled "Dream Grass" invites viewers into a quiet, contemplative still life, rendered with thick, expressive brushstrokes and a palette that speaks more of emotion than realism. Dominated by deep purples, moody blues, and rich reds, the composition centers on a lush, overflowing bouquet placed in a turquoise vase atop a textured white cloth. The flowers—delicate, wild, and mysterious—seem to spill out beyond the edges of the canvas, pulsing with life and hidden stories. They lean and curl in varying directions, some upright, some bowed as if in slumber, while others lie gently across the table. Each flower seems infused with a shadowy dream-state quality, their petals layered in shades of violet, wine, indigo, and hints of magenta. The effect is hypnotic, as though the bouquet were conjured rather than arranged, plucked from the mind’s twilight hours rather than from a field. The turquoise vase offers a striking contrast to the dark florals—its vibrant hue draws the eye, grounding the otherwise ethereal composition. Its smooth, cool surface counters the rough, almost sculptural impasto of the surrounding flowers. The vase is nestled into the folds of the white cloth, which is painted with dynamic strokes of gray, lavender, and sage. The cloth does not sit quietly; it moves, ruffles, and breathes along with the rest of the scene, animated by the same subconscious force that animates the bouquet. To the left, a touch of unexpected warmth appears in the form of bright yellow and orange blossoms. These few vivid notes seem to emerge from the depths of sleep itself—a fleeting vision of clarity and hope. Their presence lifts the weight of the darker flowers and prevents the overall mood from settling into melancholy. Instead, it becomes introspective, meditative—a moment caught between shadow and light. The background, loosely defined, shifts from neutral grays to soft forest tones and warm brown-reds, creating a moody, intimate atmosphere. Broad strokes suggest a wooden surface, perhaps a rustic table or windowsill, on which the cloth and vase rest. Behind the flowers, a darker panel or wall emerges, dotted subtly with lighter accents, which may suggest the interplay of distant light, fading memories, or even stars if one indulges the dreamlike metaphor further.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Dream grass"
* ARTISTS: Oksana Ivanyuk
* SIZE: 90x100 cm/'35.43x39.37 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.