Oil painting Field of sunflowers Oleksiy Ivanyuk

№AAA3823

This oil painting cardboard, titled "Field of sunflowers", the composition is dominated by an endless sea of sunflowers, stretching into the distance toward the horizon. The artist has chosen a slightly elevated perspective, allowing the viewer to be immersed in the dense, almost overwhelming presence of the flowers. The foreground is filled with large, thickly painted sunflowers in rich yellows and warm oranges, with their centers in deep brown and hints of red, adding a striking contrast. As the eye moves toward the middle ground, the flowers become more abstract, their shapes dissolving into a blur of golden hues and green foliage, creating the impression of vastness. In the far distance, a thin line of blue and green suggests a distant tree line or rolling hills, providing depth and perspective to the composition. Above the field, the sky is a mix of muted grays and blues, painted with expressive strokes that suggest an overcast or slightly stormy atmosphere. The presence of a clouded sky contrasts beautifully with the brightness of the sunflowers, emphasizing their radiance and resilience against the backdrop of changing weather. The artist masterfully balances warm and cool tones to create contrast and depth. The dominant golden yellows of the sunflowers radiate warmth and vitality, while the cooler greens, blues, and grays of the background provide a complementary counterbalance. The light in the painting is soft and diffused, possibly suggesting late afternoon or early evening, when the sun is low, and the light casts a golden glow over the landscape. There is an interplay of light and shadow across the field, adding depth and highlighting the intricate details of the flowers. The painting evokes feelings of nostalgia and serenity, inviting the viewer to immerse themselves in the endless golden landscape. Whether interpreted as a celebration of nature’s abundance or a metaphor for perseverance and hope, the artwork resonates on an emotional level, offering a moment of peace and inspiration.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Field of sunflowers"
* ARTISTS: Oleksiy Ivanyuk
* SIZE: 15x20 cm/'5.90x7.87 inches'
* MEDIUM: oil, cardboard
* 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.