Oil painting The moon shines over the field Oleksiy Ivanyuk

№AAA5639

The Oil painting Canvas titled “The moon shines over the field” captures the deep, mystical atmosphere of the countryside at night, where the quiet presence of the moon and the whisper of nature come together in a harmonious and mesmerizing scene. The artist employs bold strokes and rich layers of oil paint to immerse the viewer in a world that feels both familiar and otherworldly, evoking a sense of reverence for the timeless rhythms of the earth. The scene is one of serenity and depth, drawing attention not only to the visible elements of rural life but also to the emotional resonance that such landscapes carry. At the heart of the painting, a luminous moon hangs in the sky, its turquoise and light green tones creating a powerful contrast against the darker, more muted colors of the background. Surrounded by swathes of purples, browns, and hints of midnight blue, the moon emerges as a guiding light, illuminating the land below with a gentle yet commanding glow. Its textured, circular form suggests movement and energy, as though it radiates life into the surrounding environment. This celestial presence establishes the mood of the work, balancing stillness with a vibrant, mysterious intensity. Beneath the moon, a cluster of trees dominates the central portion of the canvas. Painted with thick, swirling strokes of green, teal, and deep blue, the foliage rises upwards, blending with the darkened sky. The artist’s brushwork here is particularly expressive, with the overlapping shades of green suggesting both density and depth. Among the foliage, flashes of red and orange peek through, as if to hint at the interplay between life and shadow within the natural world. The trees stand as guardians of the land, powerful and enduring, their mass embodying the strength and constancy of nature itself. Nestled at the base of the trees, small rural houses appear almost hidden, their red rooftops and muted walls barely emerging from the background. Rendered with strokes of earthy ochre, violet, and crimson, these homes anchor the scene in human presence, yet they are dwarfed by the scale and dominance of the natural elements. Their subdued forms convey the humility of village life, where humanity coexists with the larger, overwhelming power of the natural world.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "The moon shines over the field"
* ARTISTS: Oleksiy Ivanyuk
* SIZE: 20x15 cm/7.87x5.90 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.