Oil painting Sunset behind the clouds Oleksiy Ivanyuk

№AAA5579

The Oil painting Canvas titled “Sunset behind the clouds” captures a moment suspended between day and night, where the last glow of the sun transforms an ordinary village scene into a radiant symphony of color and texture. Painted with bold impasto strokes, the work radiates warmth and nostalgia, evoking both the beauty of rural life and the emotional resonance of twilight. The artist uses color not merely to represent what is seen, but to translate what is felt—the softness of fading light, the calm rhythm of the countryside, and the intimate presence of human life woven into the natural setting. At the center of the composition stands a rustic house, its ochre and burnt-orange walls glowing as though kissed by the sun’s final rays. The roof is marked with broad, deliberate strokes of earthy brown and violet, creating depth and weight while harmonizing with the evening’s purple-toned sky. Small, darkened windows punctuate the building, offering contrast and suggesting quiet life within, perhaps families preparing for rest as the world outside falls into shadow. Above and around the house, the lilac and lavender tones of the sky, laced with gentle strokes of pink and coral, evoke the tranquil serenity of dusk as it slowly deepens. To the left of the house rises a tall water tower, its red silhouette standing firmly against the glowing horizon. The tower, with its vertical presence, acts as a counterpoint to the house’s broad form, adding balance to the composition and a sense of village identity. It is not merely a structure but a landmark, one that has witnessed countless evenings like this, and its quiet strength resonates through the painting. In the foreground, life is tenderly depicted: a figure in red bends over a pram, painted with loose but expressive strokes of blue and gray. This intimate human detail grounds the composition, reminding the viewer that behind the glowing walls and beneath the painted sky lies the story of daily life. The figure’s gesture suggests care and protection, while the presence of the pram symbolizes continuity, the passing of time, and the eternal cycles of human existence. Though small in scale, this detail infuses the painting with profound warmth and humanity.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Sunset behind the clouds"
* 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.