№Kalen 1172

"Evening Rays" is an evocative oil painting that captures the tranquil ambiance of twilight in a rustic setting. The artist's use of thick, textured brushstrokes, characteristic of the impasto technique, brings a tactile depth and dimension to the canvas, allowing viewers to almost feel the cool evening air and the warmth of the setting sun. The sky, painted in subtle shades of olive green and muted lavender, suggests the approach of dusk, with remnants of daylight lingering on the horizon. Against this backdrop, slender trees stand tall, their trunks and branches rendered with meticulous detail, emphasizing their strength and resilience. Their elongated forms, stretching upwards, seem to be reaching out to the last vestiges of sunlight, creating an interplay of light and shadow. The land below is a kaleidoscope of colors, with golden yellows, rich oranges, deep purples, and cool blues merging and juxtaposing in a dazzling display. The interplay of these hues creates a sense of movement, as if the very earth is breathing in the serenity of the approaching night. Patches of rocky terrain, highlighted by reflective blue tones, hint at a meandering stream or perhaps a tranquil pond, further adding to the painting's depth. In the foreground, the ground is dappled with shadows, hinting at the sun's descent beyond the viewer's line of sight. The artist's signature, tucked away in a corner, stands as a testament to this masterful portrayal of nature's twilight dance. "Evening Rays" is not just a painting; it is an invitation to pause, reflect, and lose oneself in the timeless beauty of nature's transitions.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Evening rays"
* ARTISTS: Kalenyuk Alex
* SIZE: 20x30 cm/'7.87x11.81 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 Crimean 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.

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