Oil painting Purple evening in the village Oleksiy Ivanyuk

№AAA5611

The Oil painting Canvas titled “Purple evening in the village” conveys the quiet poetry of rural life bathed in the mysterious tones of twilight. The scene is enveloped in an atmosphere where day gives way to night, and the fading sun leaves behind hues that saturate the land with rich purples, violets, and pinks. The composition evokes both nostalgia and serenity, offering the viewer a glimpse of a village caught in the enchanting stillness of evening. The central focus of the canvas is a row of modest village houses, their walls reflecting soft lilac and violet tones, blending seamlessly with the sky above. Their silhouettes stand firm against a glowing background, as if holding onto the last warmth of the departing day. The rooftops are painted in darker shades, suggesting shadows slowly swallowing the structures, yet their presence remains welcoming and intimate. The buildings are not only physical dwellings but also symbols of tradition and continuity, anchors in the rhythm of everyday rural existence. In the foreground, the open field unfolds like a tapestry woven with vibrant greens, punctuated by patches of radiant pinks and fiery reds. These bright strokes capture the fading light dancing across the grass and flowers, breathing a sense of movement into the stillness of the evening. The brushstrokes are thick, expressive, and textured, creating a surface that feels almost alive—every touch of color seems to pulse with energy, mirroring nature’s eternal cycles. Figures of villagers and animals appear within this setting, painted with quick, expressive strokes yet carrying a remarkable presence. A figure in a red garment stands out against the purples and greens, suggesting a person returning home, perhaps after a day’s work. The small, grazing animals depicted in deep browns and blacks complete the pastoral harmony, embodying the timeless connection between humans, animals, and the land. Their calm demeanor emphasizes the tranquility of twilight, when life slows down and merges into the rhythm of nature.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Purple evening in 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.