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Title: Oil painting Young aspens listen to the silence Oksana Kalenyuk

Description: №AAA5090 The oil painting on Cardboard titled "Young Aspens Listen to the Silence" is a vivid and meditative portrayal of nature’s quiet, introspective spirit. With thick, impasto strokes and a palette alive with autumnal warmth and subtle cool undertones, The painting captures not merely a forest scene but a moment of stillness—of attention turned inward, of trees that seem to breathe and listen alongside the viewer. The scene vibrates with texture and emotion, evoking a deep connection between the living landscape and the silent presence that fills it. In the foreground, a cluster of young aspen trees rises with elegant vertical lines, their white trunks tinged with hints of soft green, cool lavender, and touches of deep brown. These trees stand slender yet grounded, their surfaces marked by expressive brushwork that gives each trunk unique character and presence. Their shapes are simple, but the interplay of light and shadow dancing across their bark is rich and nuanced. The aspens form the heart of the composition—not just as botanical subjects, but as silent observers, witnesses to the world around them. Surrounding the trunks is a richly layered forest floor, thick with autumn leaves, golden grasses, and earthy purples and browns. The impasto technique brings a sculptural dimension to the ground—each stroke of paint adds volume, movement, and tactile realism. It’s as if the viewer could hear the rustle of dry leaves, feel the uneven texture underfoot, and smell the cool, organic scent of the season. Violet and ochre blend into rust and amber, forming a warm bed that both cradles and contrasts with the pale vertical lines of the aspens. In the background, a riot of orange and red foliage flames across the upper part of The painting, where the canopy blazes with the last light of a sun-soaked afternoon. The sky peeks through in flashes of turquoise and pale green, suggesting a crisp, clear atmosphere above. These bold colors pulse with energy, yet the composition never feels hurried. Instead, the colors seem suspended in time—like a breath held, a whisper shared between trees. A sense of quiet fills the canvas, not as emptiness, but as fullness without sound.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Young aspens listen to the silence"
* ARTISTS: Oksana Kalenyuk* SIZE: 20x15 cm/'7.87x5.90 inches'
* MEDIUM: oil, cardboard
* 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 artists: Kalenyuk Oksana was born in 1964 in Rivne region. The love of painting has taken over from the baby. From 1975 to 1980 she studied at the Zoryan Art School of Rivne region.In 1985 she graduated from the Art College. M. Samokish (now has the status of a national university). Her teachers of painting were G. Kurilenko, V. Grigoriev. After graduating from the school, she began to work as a teacher of fine arts at the Piryatin School - a gymnasium of aesthetic education, which she founded with her husband in 1990.Kalenyuk Oksana works in the landscape and still life genre. Personal exhibitions: Kyiv, Museum of Ukrainian Heritage; T. Shevchenko National Museum; the diplomatic mission of Ukraine to the USA (California) and others. She has participated in numerous exhibitions both in Ukraine and abroad.

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