Oil painting Silence and sun in the yard Oksana Ivanyuk

№AAA5074

The oil painting on Cardboard titled "Silence and Sun in the Yard" captures a deeply nostalgic and tender moment, encapsulating the serene beauty of rural life. With its expressive impasto technique and vibrant palette, the composition evokes the warmth of a spring afternoon and the quietude of a countryside home bathed in sunlight. The viewer is instantly transported to a humble village courtyard where time slows, and the soul is invited to rest. In the foreground, flowering trees dominate the left and right corners, their branches alive with delicate blossoms in soft whites and gentle pinks. These blooms signal the heart of spring, their gentle presence contrasting with the bold strokes used to depict the surrounding landscape. The trunks of the trees are painted with swirling textures, mixing creamy whites, warm browns, and ochres that reflect the thick, tactile quality of bark and sun-kissed surface. The central area reveals a modest, whitewashed house with bright turquoise window shutters. The house, although simple, exudes character and history. The thick layers of paint that shape the walls and roof give the building a sense of permanence and belonging—an immovable part of the scene, like an old friend watching over the yard. The blue hues of the shutters and shadows contrast strikingly with the lush, sun-drenched greens and yellows of the garden, suggesting the interplay of light and shadow during a tranquil afternoon. On the front porch, two figures sit close together—possibly family members—sharing a peaceful moment. One wears a bright yellow garment, standing out against the blue surroundings and drawing the eye to the human presence within this natural setting. Their relaxed posture suggests calm conversation or quiet contemplation, a moment free from urgency, surrounded by comfort and familiarity. The garden in front of the house explodes in a patchwork of greens, ochres, and golden yellows. Thick daubs of paint shape the uneven ground, with visible brush marks adding texture and movement. The curved stepping stones that lead through the grass hint at the habitual paths worn by time and care. A play of shadows across the grass gives dimension, creating a sense of dappled sunlight filtering through unseen branches.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Silence and sun in the yard"
* ARTISTS: Oksana Ivanyuk
* SIZE: 15x20 cm/'5.90x7.87 inches'
* MEDIUM: oil, cardboard
* 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 artists: Oksana Ivanyuk was born in 1964 in Rivne region. The love of painting has taken over from the baby. From 1975 to 1980 she studied at the Zoryan Art School of Rivne region.
In 1985 she graduated from the Art College. M. Samokish (now has the status of a national university). Her teachers of painting were G. Kurilenko, V. Grigoriev. After graduating from the school, she began to work as a teacher of fine arts at the Piryatin School - a gymnasium of aesthetic education, which she founded with her husband in 1990.
Oksana Ivanyuk works in the landscape and still life genre. Personal exhibitions: Kyiv, Museum of Ukrainian Heritage; T. Shevchenko National Museum; the diplomatic mission of Ukraine to the USA (California) and others. She has participated in numerous exhibitions both in Ukraine and abroad.