Oil painting August аftergrass Oleksiy Ivanyuk

№AAA5279

The oil painting on Canvas titled "August Aftergrass" captures the golden essence of late summer, when the fields have been harvested but life continues to hum beneath the sun-drenched soil. This piece is a celebration of the land’s quiet resilience and the enduring presence of those who work it, rendered through expressive brushwork and a palette ablaze with warmth. At first glance, the viewer is struck by the overwhelming luminosity of the composition. The landscape glows with rich tones of gold, ochre, and burnt orange—colors that evoke the dryness of hay, the heat of August afternoons, and the lingering richness of freshly cut grass. The brushstrokes are bold and textured, layered in such a way that the surface almost shimmers, imitating the flicker of sun over uneven terrain. These thick applications of paint not only build depth but also invite a tactile engagement, as though the very texture of the field can be felt beneath one’s fingertips. The central focus lies in the vast, rolling field that stretches out like a golden sea, dotted with low clusters of gathered hay and figures bent in quiet labor. Each figure is rendered with minimal yet deliberate detail—black and white strokes suggest aprons and headscarves, hinting at traditional rural dress. They are hunched close to the ground, tools in hand, embodying a timeless ritual of harvest cleanup. Their presence grounds the otherwise dreamlike setting in human reality, reflecting a deep connection between people and land. The background rises into vibrant hills painted in crimson, terracotta, and warm amber, as though the land itself is still aglow from the intensity of summer. These hills are topped by scattered trees, whose tall green trunks and foliage are applied with dramatic, almost sculptural strokes of viridian and sap green. The contrast between the fiery earth tones and these vivid verticals creates a dynamic rhythm across the canvas, enhancing the sense of place and structure within the chaotic energy of brushwork. Above this glowing landscape stretches a sky of unexpected lavender and mauve. The cool tones of the sky provide relief from the heated earth below, creating a gentle balance. Wispy clouds in shades of cream and white hover gently, adding an ethereal softness. This surprising choice of sky color enhances the painting’s emotional resonance—it feels like a memory or a dream, not just a literal view of the countryside.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "August аftergrass"
* 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.