Oil painting Warm of wings and rustic silence Oksana Ivanyuk

№AAA5407

The Oil painting on canvas titled "Warm of Wings and Rustic Silence" captures a vivid and emotionally rich portrayal of life in a Ukrainian village, steeped in peace, tradition, and the quiet harmony between humans and nature. The artist masterfully uses thick impasto strokes and a bold palette of expressive colors to bring the rural scene to life with palpable warmth and vibrancy. At the heart of the composition is a traditional whitewashed hut with a thatched roof, characteristic of many Ukrainian homesteads. The structure, with its rough, textured walls and blue-trimmed windows, evokes a sense of rootedness and history. The thick brushwork lends the house a tactile quality, as if the viewer can feel the decades of wind and sun that have weathered its surface. Every stroke pulsates with energy, suggesting stories whispered within those walls and the generations that have passed through its doorway. In front of the home, a woman in a red kerchief and blue blouse is depicted with broad strokes, sitting near a basket. Her presence radiates maternal calm and timeless strength — a figure absorbed in the rhythm of rural life. Near her feet, a group of chickens, painted in bright reds and oranges, pecks around in the grass. These creatures, humble yet lively, add motion to the composition and symbolize the cycle of daily chores and companionship between people and animals in the countryside. The foreground is a burst of lush greens, golds, and browns — the thick, layered textures of the grassy yard give a feeling of abundance and vitality. Hints of yellow and deep purple suggest late afternoon light and blooming wildflowers. The energetic dabs and strokes feel spontaneous, reflecting the organic chaos of nature, yet they are meticulously placed to guide the viewer’s eye throughout the scene. In the background, tall trees and rich foliage frame the house and woman, creating a sense of protection and enclosure. Their deep greens and browns contrast against the bright sky, painted with patches of vivid blue and whimsical clouds in pastel tones. This sky — vast, open, and peaceful — hints at the vastness of the world beyond, yet the focus remains on the intimate serenity of the homestead.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Warm of wings and rustic silence"
* ARTISTS: Oksana 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 artists: 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 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.