Oil painting Edge of the village Oleksiy Ivanyuk

№AAA5595

The Oil painting Canvas titled “Edge of the village” is a radiant and textured exploration of rural life, where the boundary between human settlement and the vast beauty of nature comes alive with vibrant color and expressive brushwork. The artist has captured a moment that is both ordinary and poetic, presenting the edge of a small village nestled near the water, where homes, people, and the surrounding landscape unite in a harmonious interplay of light, movement, and atmosphere. In the foreground, the path leading into the village is depicted with broad, creamy strokes of white and beige, suggesting a sunlit stone or sandy road. The thick application of paint in this area conveys the rugged texture of earth underfoot, giving the sense of a tangible connection to the land. Scattered along this path are figures painted in bright reds, blues, and earthy tones. These human presences, though loosely defined, animate the composition—villagers walking, conversing, or moving about their daily tasks. Their forms, though abstracted, bring a sense of community and life to the scene, reminding the viewer that this is not just a landscape but a lived environment. The cluster of whitewashed houses with red-tiled roofs dominates the middle ground. Painted with thick, textured strokes, the structures stand as symbols of simplicity and tradition, their warm tones glowing against the cooler blues and purples of the surrounding environment. The sloping roofs and angular forms provide stability to the composition, anchoring the otherwise fluid and expressive application of paint. The way the artist juxtaposes the bold red-orange of the rooftops with the vivid turquoise of the water beyond intensifies the emotional vibrancy of the work, creating a scene that feels both grounded and alive with energy. Beyond the houses, the viewer’s eye is drawn toward the sea, rendered in dynamic strokes of turquoise, aqua, and teal. Small sailboats dot the horizon, their white sails catching the light and contrasting with the shimmering surface of the water. These boats suggest connection, movement, and perhaps trade or travel, extending the life of the village outward into the vast expanse of the natural world. The placement of the water and boats also adds a sense of openness, reinforcing the theme of transition from the safe familiarity of the village to the wider, unpredictable forces of nature.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Edge of 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.