Oil painting Haystacks on a golden field Oleksiy Ivanyuk

№AAA4513

The painting "Haystacks on a Golden Field" vividly portrays a rustic scene bathed in rich, earthy hues, where nature and agricultural traditions intertwine. The artist employs an expressive impasto technique, layering thick strokes of oil paint onto the canvas, creating a highly textured and dynamic composition that immerses the viewer in the warmth and tranquility of the countryside. At the heart of the painting, several towering haystacks dominate the foreground, their deep brown and auburn tones enriched with strokes of violet, blue, and fiery orange. These haystacks, arranged in an organic yet structured manner, appear to glow under the golden light of the setting or rising sun, symbolizing the bounty of the land and the hard work of those who cultivate it. The interplay of light and shadow on their rough surfaces conveys a sense of volume and depth, making them stand out against the expansive field. The golden field itself is a striking element, painted with bold strokes of yellow, ochre, and hints of burnt sienna. The texture of the field suggests movement, as if a gentle breeze is passing through the remnants of harvested crops. Small wooden supports, possibly used to stabilize the haystacks, protrude from the ground, adding an element of rustic charm and grounding the composition in the agricultural landscape. The background is a blend of deep blues, purples, and greens, depicting distant hills or mountains shrouded in shadows. The contrasting cool tones provide balance to the warm foreground, enhancing the depth of the painting. Above, the sky is rendered in soft, muted greens with patches of pale blue and lavender, creating an almost dreamlike atmosphere. The swirling clouds, painted with fluid strokes, add a sense of movement and complement the organic forms of the haystacks below. What makes this piece particularly captivating is the contrast between the rich, warm tones of the field and haystacks and the cool, shadowed backdrop. The artist's bold use of color and texture infuses the scene with energy, making it feel alive and dynamic. The composition invites the viewer to step into this rural world, to feel the warmth of the golden field underfoot, to smell the freshly cut hay, and to hear the rustling of the wind as it moves through the vast landscape.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Haystacks on a golden field"
* ARTISTS: Oleksiy Ivanyuk
* SIZE: 15x20 cm/'5.90x7.87 inches'
* MEDIUM: oil, cardboard
* 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 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.