Oil painting Near the yard Oleksiy Ivanyuk

№Kalen 1548

The oil painting on Canvas titled "Near the Yard" captures a quiet and intimate moment of rural life, evoking a powerful sense of nostalgia and simplicity. With its bold strokes and rich impasto texture, the composition immerses the viewer in the warmth and familiarity of a countryside homestead, where every element tells a story of daily routine, connection to land, and the passage of time. At the center of the painting stands a traditional house, its triangular roof dominating the canvas. The building is rendered in earthy tones—soft beiges, warm ochres, and touches of slate gray—conveying the wear of years and the charm of a lived-in home. The roof’s angled lines and weathered textures hint at stories passed down across generations. Though simple in construction, the home radiates character, its every imperfection revealing love, care, and resilience. In front of the house, a seated elderly figure becomes the emotional anchor of the scene. Dressed in traditional clothing with a white headscarf and red skirt, the figure appears absorbed in a task—perhaps peeling vegetables, folding cloth, or simply resting after a day’s work. This quiet human presence adds warmth and depth to the scene, a reminder of the people who bring meaning to places. The placement of the figure on a rustic bench with buckets and tools nearby further emphasizes the connection between daily labor and contentment. The yard itself is a vibrant canvas of life and color. Broad, expressive strokes of green, yellow, and ochre depict a sunlit patch of grass. The grass is uneven, suggesting natural overgrowth, and it hosts a scattering of hens, whose rust-colored forms are dotted playfully across the foreground. Their movements, though frozen in time, add a sense of motion and rhythm. These small creatures are not merely decorative—they symbolize sustenance, livelihood, and the humble dignity of self-sufficiency. To the left of the yard, a pile of hay or straw sits beneath a slightly leaning wooden pole, perhaps once a fence post or utility line, painted in coarse but deliberate strokes. This detail reinforces the rural authenticity of the environment—one where materials are reused, spaces adapt with time, and function takes precedence over form. Behind the yard, a fence in cool turquoise hues stretches across the canvas, separating the private world of the home from the broader landscape beyond.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Near the yard"
* ARTISTS: Oleksiy Ivanyuk
* SIZE: 20x25 cm/'7.87x9.84 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.