Oil painting Village evening tranquility Oleksiy Ivanyuk

№AAA5397

The Oil painting on canvas titled "Village evening tranquility" invites the viewer into a rustic and tranquil Ukrainian countryside where time seems to stand still. The composition is infused with emotional depth and pastoral charm, illustrating a harmonious bond between humanity and the land. Dominating the scene is a sunlit thatched-roof cottage nestled among dense, expressive trees whose canopies reach toward the sky in brushstrokes that dance between emerald green, deep forest, and violet hues. The background sky—swirled with tones of lavender, pink, and soft blue—suggests either the calm of dawn or the tender hush of twilight, reinforcing the sense of serenity that pervades the scene. In the center of the canvas, a lone figure dressed in a blue coat and white headscarf appears to be tending the golden field or simply soaking in the peace of the moment. Their small stature amidst the vastness of nature emphasizes a theme of humility and reverence for the land. The figure’s posture exudes calm and reflection, as if the burdens of life have momentarily lifted, allowing the soul to breathe freely. This sense of pause and inner stillness is the emotional core of the artwork. The golden field—perhaps wheat, hay, or a crop left to dry—is vibrant and thick with textured impasto strokes, radiating warmth and abundance. The golden hues contrast beautifully against the surrounding cool tones of purples and blues, creating a visual equilibrium that echoes the painting's emotional balance. These fields are fenced in by rough-hewn wooden posts, painted with expressive lines that bend and twist, contributing to the rustic authenticity of the scene. The fence also serves as a symbolic boundary, separating the chaos of the outside world from the intimate, sacred space of the home and the land. To the right, a darker cottage or barn sits behind the tree line, painted in rich, earthy tones of brown and deep red, adding depth and structural contrast to the composition. Each element, from the wild trees to the weathered fences, is rendered with deliberate texture and passionate strokes, characteristic of the alla prima technique. The painting’s expressive palette and emotionally resonant scenery evoke a feeling of spiritual grounding. It speaks to the viewer not just as a visual experience but as a soulful one—where the beauty of rural life provides clarity, comfort, and a deep sense of belonging.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Village evening tranquility"
* 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.