№AAA3136

"The Rustle of Poplars" is an oil painting that captures the dynamic and ethereal beauty of a stand of poplar trees. The artwork is characterized by its thick, impasto strokes, which lend a rich texture and a sense of movement to the scene. The palette is a blend of earthy and airy tones, creating a vivid contrast between the grounding of the earth and the loftiness of the sky. In the foreground, the earth is rendered in strokes of ochre, beige, and hints of green, suggesting a grassy area or perhaps the dry, sun-baked earth at the base of the poplars. Flecks of red and orange add vibrancy and suggest the presence of wildflowers or the changing colors of the foliage. Rising from the ground, the poplars are depicted with a combination of vertical and swirling strokes in varying shades of green and blue, with dark accents that give definition to their trunks and branches. These colors reflect the trees' natural hues and the way light filters through and dances among the leaves, creating a kaleidoscope of shades. The motion of the strokes conveys the rustling of leaves, a key aspect of the painting's title. The background sky is a soft tapestry of pastel pinks, purples, and touches of white, indicating a serene sky, possibly at dawn or dusk. The gentle colors of the sky provide a tranquil backdrop to the more dynamically painted trees, suggesting a peaceful yet lively setting. The artist's signature is present in the lower left corner, adding authenticity and a personal touch to the composition. "The Rustle of Poplars" invites the viewer to experience the whispering sound of the trees, the gentle sway of the branches, and the interplay of light and shadow, which are all characteristic of a breezy day among these tall and elegant trees.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "The rustle of poplars"
* ARTISTS: Kalenyuk Alex
* SIZE: 20x25 cm/'7.87x9.84 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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