Oil painting Heat in the old town Oleksiy Ivanyuk

№AAA5852

The Oil painting Canvas titled "Heat in the old town" conveys the heavy, shimmering atmosphere of a hot day where every object—houses, trees, people, and even the ground—seems to radiate with absorbed sunlight. Executed in thick, impasto strokes, the composition immerses the viewer in a world where textures and colors merge to create both a visual and tactile impression of summer heat. The golden and sandy tones dominate the canvas, reflecting the parched earth and sunlit walls of the old town, while splashes of red, violet, and deep green add dramatic contrast, evoking the shadows and cooler patches that stand in defiance of the relentless sun. The houses, painted in warm yellows and creams, rise like sunbaked structures, their rooftops glowing in shades of terracotta and red. They seem almost to melt into the heat haze, softened by light yet firmly grounded by their solid forms. The clustered arrangement of these buildings hints at the closeness and intimacy of the old town, where life unfolds in narrow streets and shaded courtyards. The rough texture of the walls is mirrored in the thick application of paint, giving the viewer a sense not just of looking at the town but of feeling its surfaces under the touch of sunlight. In the foreground, figures dressed in dabs of bright blue, red, and white move across the dusty square. Their forms are simplified, captured with quick, decisive strokes, yet they pulse with life. Some appear seated, perhaps resting in the sweltering heat, while others walk or gather in small groups, continuing their daily routines despite the oppressive weather. The anonymity of these figures makes them timeless, representatives of generations who have endured and adapted to such heat in the same ancient streets. The palette of the painting is bold and expressive, dominated by creamy whites, ochres, and dusty violets that suggest the glare of sun reflected off walls and stones. Cool patches of turquoise and blue streak across the sky, providing a fleeting sense of relief, while darker reds and browns in the trees anchor the composition with their heavier, denser presence. These trees, though rendered abstractly, seem to struggle under the heat, their branches heavy, their shadows sparse. Their twisted, deep-colored forms rise against the backdrop of the town, serving as a reminder of endurance amidst adversity.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Heat in the old town"
* 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.