№Kalen 1196

"The Steppe is Eternal" is a compelling oil painting that captures the raw beauty and vastness of the sprawling steppe landscape. The artist's use of rich, textured strokes and vivid hues paints a picture of a land that is both timeless and ever-changing. The horizon is dominated by a layered expanse of golds, pinks, and dusky blues, suggesting either the early morning sun's first rays or the last light of dusk. This vast sky, rendered with textured, almost chaotic brushstrokes, gives the sense of a boundless expanse that stretches on indefinitely, a testament to the steppe's vastness. Beneath the sky, the landscape unfurls in a sea of deep reds and oranges, punctuated by bursts of vibrant greens. This middle ground appears to be a medley of wild grasses and shrubs, which have been painted with rapid, impulsive strokes, showcasing the artist's command over the impasto technique. The intense red suggests the arid nature of the steppe, a place that sees extreme temperatures, both hot and cold. The foreground is lush and verdant, a stark contrast to the drier patches above. Here, the artist employs a multitude of green shades, from deep olive to bright lime, evoking the dense vegetation that can sometimes be found in pockets of the steppe. The texture is rich and varied, with every brushstroke adding depth and detail, making the vegetation appear wild and untamed. Throughout the painting, the lack of any discernible landmarks or man-made structures reinforces the sense of isolation and the eternal nature of the steppe. It's a land untouched by time, where nature reigns supreme. "The Steppe is Eternal" is a poetic ode to the raw, unbridled beauty of the steppe. The artist has managed to convey not just its visual appeal, but also its soul – a land of contrasts, where life persists against all odds, and where the landscape, in all its vastness and majesty, is a reminder of nature's indomitable spirit.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "The steppe is eternal"
* ARTISTS: Kalenyuk Alex
* SIZE: 25x30 cm/'9.84x11.81 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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