Oil painting We are returning home Oleksiy Ivanyuk

№AAA4469

The painting "We are Returning Home" vividly captures a moment of rural life, where figures traverse a winding path leading back to their homes. Executed in bold, expressive strokes of impasto oil paint, the artwork breathes life into the landscape, immersing the viewer in the warmth of the earth tones and the fluidity of movement. The texture of the brushwork adds a tactile dimension to the composition, making the elements feel as if they could be touched. In the foreground, the earth is depicted with a mixture of golden ochres, deep greens, and soft browns, sculpted with thick paint to give the impression of an uneven, well-trodden path. The artist’s choice of color suggests the end of a long day's labor, with the warm hues reflecting the gentle glow of the setting sun. The pathway leads diagonally across the canvas, inviting the viewer to follow its course and discover the story unfolding within the painting. The focal point of the piece is a group of travelers, dressed in bright garments of red, blue, and yellow. Their figures, though impressionistic and undefined, are filled with energy and direction, evoking the feeling of a homeward journey. The figures lean slightly forward, suggesting the fatigue of the day yet also the quiet contentment of returning to a place of rest and warmth. Their positioning within the composition creates a natural rhythm, harmonizing with the curves and undulations of the path. Beyond the travelers, the landscape unfolds into a vast field of textured brushstrokes, interwoven with patches of green, golden hay, and earthy browns. The contrast between the structured path and the wilder fields gives a sense of nature’s presence, unrestrained yet shaped by human activity. Two slender trees on the left frame the scene, their bark rendered with expressive strokes, creating a vertical counterbalance to the horizontal expanse of the land. In the background, a small cluster of homes with thatched roofs nestles into the countryside. Painted in subdued tones of brown, white, and deep earthy hues, the houses exude a sense of quiet permanence. Their simple forms, with darkened windows and subtle shadows, create an inviting atmosphere, a place of warmth and shelter. The presence of additional figures near the homes suggests a community, reinforcing the theme of returning to a shared space of belonging.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "We are returning home"
* ARTISTS: Oleksiy Ivanyuk
* SIZE: 15x20 cm/'5.90x7.87 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 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.