№Kalen 1186

"On the Hill" is a captivating oil painting that delves deep into the complex beauty of a rugged landscape. The artist masterfully employs a riot of colors and thick, textured brushstrokes to transport the viewer to a wild, untamed hillside, full of intricate details and vibrant hues. The foreground is dominated by the hill's surface, characterized by layers of rich greens, blues, and golden yellows, depicting grass and earth kissed by the sun's rays. The heavily impasto technique used by the artist brings forth the tactile nature of the terrain, making one almost feel the crunch of the earth underfoot. As the viewer's eye moves upward, the scene becomes even more intense and dramatic. Towering rock formations rise in deep shades of reds, browns, and purples, accentuated by sporadic fiery yellow highlights. The contours and crevices of these formations are painted with such depth and dimension that they appear almost sculptural, casting shadowy recesses that suggest hidden caves or passages within. Interspersed among the rocks are hints of teal and cobalt blue vegetation, perhaps wild shrubs or flowers, clinging tenaciously to the craggy surfaces. Their presence adds a touch of softness to the otherwise rugged panorama, hinting at the tenacity of life in even the harshest of environments. The sky, painted in gentle tones of creamy beige, contrasts starkly with the intensity of the landscape below. A subtle crescent moon can be glimpsed in the top left corner, suggesting early evening or dawn, and adding an ethereal quality to the scene. "On the Hill" is a visual symphony of colors and textures, a powerful representation of the raw beauty and majesty of nature. It speaks to the indomitable spirit of the land and the ever-present dance of light and shadow. Through this artwork, one can almost hear the whisper of the wind and feel the timeless essence of the hill.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "On the hill"
* ARTISTS: Kalenyuk Alex
* SIZE: 24x34 cm/'9.44x13.38 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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