Oil painting A moment of peace Oleksiy Ivanyuk

№Kalen 1604

The oil painting on Canvas titled "A Moment of Peace" radiates a profound sense of quiet wonder, where nature, light, and form merge in a fleeting yet eternal pause. Set beneath a celestial dome of deep cobalt and cerulean, the composition captures a moonlit evening over a golden field, where towering haystacks rise like ancient sentinels. This is a painting not just of landscape, but of atmosphere—charged with serenity and the gentle hum of nightfall in the countryside. Dominating the foreground is a central haystack, rendered in thick, textured impasto strokes that fuse earthy browns, burgundy, violet, and hints of emerald green. It stands like a monolith, sculptural and solemn, its rugged surface catching stray reflections of the moon’s luminescence. At its base, a burst of vibrant crimson and orange brushwork suggests dry grass glowing with the final embers of sunset or perhaps catching the warm glow of unseen lanterns. This interplay of cool and warm tones evokes a moment suspended between day and night, stillness and breath. The field itself, drenched in luminous ochre and golden yellows, ripples with subtle movements and energy, as though a warm wind has just swept through. Each blade and tuft of wild grass is given life through bold brushstrokes—quick, confident, and filled with rhythm. These lively textures pull the viewer inward, creating a tactile intimacy that contrasts beautifully with the open space and calmness of the sky above. In the distance, a quiet row of village houses nestles at the base of the hills. Their muted roofs and walls are defined by soft strokes of umber, blue-grey, and rose, suggesting a humble rural life untouched by urgency. These homes, though small, are rendered with affection and care—imbued with a sense of belonging and timelessness. Beyond them, hills form a dark protective embrace around the village, rendered in deep, moody purples and rich blues, echoing the mysterious tranquility of night. Suspended above the scene, the moon glows in its fullness. It is not a pale, distant light, but a living, breathing entity, layered with swirling tones of turquoise, aquamarine, and opal. A halo of energy seems to radiate from it, subtly blending with the indigo heavens and illuminating the land below. The sky surrounding the moon is alive with tonal variations—pinkish remnants of twilight, deepening blues of nightfall, and scattered brushstrokes that hint at clouds dispersing in silence.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "A moment of peace"
* ARTISTS: Oleksiy Ivanyuk
* SIZE: 100x120 cm/'39.37x47.24 inches'
* MEDIUM: oil, canvas
* 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 C.n 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.