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Title: Oil painting Morning church Oleksiy Ivanyuk

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The Oil painting Canvas titled "Morning church" captures the quiet majesty of a sacred space illuminated by the clarity of a new day. The artist skillfully conveys not only the architectural grace of the church but also the atmosphere of reverence, community, and renewal that morning light bestows upon the scene. At the heart of the painting stands the church with its striking blue dome, crowned with a golden cross that gleams against the turquoise sky. The bright tones emphasize its role as a beacon of faith and stability, a central point around which the rest of the composition is anchored. The thick, textured brushstrokes breathe vitality into the structure, allowing it to radiate strength while simultaneously blending harmoniously into the natural surroundings. In the foreground, figures move gently toward the church, some climbing the pathway, others already standing near the arched entrance. They are dressed in vibrant colors-reds, whites, and blues-that contrast against the lush green and earthy tones of the landscape. Their simplified yet expressive forms suggest the universality of this pilgrimage, where each step toward the sacred building reflects both physical and spiritual devotion. Particularly poignant is the mother with a child in the lower part of the canvas, seated on the path before the church. Their presence conveys themes of continuity, teaching, and the passing of faith from one generation to another, adding a deeply human element to the scene. The surrounding landscape plays an essential role in shaping the atmosphere. The verdant greens of the trees frame the church, their leaves depicted with energetic strokes of emerald, olive, and hints of ochre, suggesting the vibrancy of life awakening with the dawn. The sky, painted in an intense turquoise interspersed with delicate white and pink clouds, evokes freshness and purity, a perfect backdrop to symbolize spiritual clarity and divine presence. The balance between the architectural lines of the church and the organic movement of the foliage highlights the harmony between human creation and nature, reminding the viewer of the sacredness embedded in both.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Morning church"
* ARTIST: Oleksiy Ivanyuk
* SIZE: 15x20 cm/5.90x7.87 inches'
* MEDIUM: oil, canvas
* HAND PAINTED: Original painting from our collection
* CONDITION: we tried to convey the maximum information with the help of photos about this 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.

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