
Description
The Oil painting Canvas titled "Girls in the greenhouse" presents an enchanting and intimate portrayal of two young women surrounded by an atmosphere that blends elegance, warmth, and mystery. The artist creates a scene imbued with both realism and symbolism, situating the figures within what appears to be a richly decorated greenhouse or conservatory, where architectural splendor and natural beauty intertwine. The golden arches and ornate patterns framing the background add a sense of timeless grandeur, suggesting an environment not only for cultivation of plants but also for reflection, emotion, and the flourishing of human connections. The two girls, both dressed in flowing dark garments, stand close together in quiet harmony. Their proximity conveys an emotional bond-perhaps of sisterhood, friendship, or shared secrets. One of the girls looks at the other with gentle admiration and support, her hand resting delicately on her companion's shoulder, while the second gazes forward with a serene, almost contemplative expression. This interaction introduces a subtle narrative: it is as though they are caught in a moment of mutual understanding, silent encouragement, or intimate conversation, giving the viewer a sense of being allowed into a private exchange. Flowers play a key role in shaping the mood and symbolism of the work. Pink blossoms spill from the stone balustrade and frame the figures with delicate color, their vibrancy standing in contrast to the dark tones of the girls' attire. The blossoms, symbols of beauty, youth, and fleeting moments, evoke the passage of time and the transience of innocence. The flowers one girl holds in her hands further emphasize the link between nature and human emotion, as if she carries a fragment of the greenhouse's life force with her. The architectural background, richly adorned in gold, adds to the dreamlike ambiance. The ornate carvings and gilded flourishes do more than serve as decoration; they elevate the greenhouse into a symbolic space, one that fuses human artistry with the organic world. This duality between structure and growth, artifice and nature, mirrors the dual presence of the two girls-simultaneously grounded in the material world and elevated into a more poetic, allegorical realm.
*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Girls in the greenhouse"
* ARTISTS: Oksana Osnach
* SIZE: 90x70 cm/'35.43x27.55 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: Oksana Osnach - Born in 1965 in Kherson.
In 2009 she graduated from Kherson State University with a degree in Fine Arts. Teachers: Chuprina VG, Krugla NL
Since 2012 - Member of the National Union of Artists of Ukraine.
For six years she worked as a teacher at Kherson State University ("Drawing", "Painting"). He is currently a teacher in his own art studio.
In parallel with pedagogical activity I conduct independent creative work. Participant in all-Ukrainian, regional and international art exhibitions:
2012. Solo exhibition of painting "Mosaic of days", Kherson;
2013. Personal exhibition of painting "Two Travels", Kherson;
2015. Personal exhibition of painting "Native to Pain", Kherson;
2017. Personal exhibition of painting "Poetry of Reality", Kherson;
2017. Personal exhibition of painting "A moment of light", Mykolaiv;
2018. Personal exhibition of painting "Waves of dreams", Kherson.
2012. All-Ukrainian Art Exhibition "Quinji Memorial", Mariupol;
2012. All-Ukrainian Art Exhibition "Ukraine and Sport", dedicated to "Euro 2012", Kyiv;
All-Ukrainian Christmas Art Exhibitions, 2012, 2015, 2017, 2018;
2013. V All-Ukrainian Triennial "Painting-2013", Kyiv;
2014. All-Ukrainian exhibition dedicated to the 200th anniversary of the birth of TG Shevchenko, Kyiv;
2013 International Exhibition-Competition in Italy, laureate of the Istupen;
2013. V International Exhibition of Contemporary Art, St. Petersburg, diploma 3 place;
All-Ukrainian art exhibitions ?Picturesque Ukraine?, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2015, 2017, 2018;
All-Ukrainian Art Exhibitions for Independence Day of Ukraine, 2011, 2014, 2016, 2018;
All-Ukrainian Art Exhibitions dedicated to the Day of the Artist, 2009, 2011, 2013, 2016, 2018;
2016. All-Ukrainian Triennial of Abstract Art "ART-AKT", Chernivtsi;
2017. II All-Ukrainian Exhibition of Abstract Painting, Kyiv;
2017. VIII All-Ukrainian Biennale of the historical genre "Ukraine from Trypillya to the Present in Images of Contemporary Artists", Kyiv;
2018. New Nude Art Project, Odessa;
2018. All-Ukrainian triennial of painting ART-NOVA, Kremenchug.
Active participant of plein air in Kherson
2013. International plein air, Yaroslav, Poland;
2016. Plein Air "Kinburg Spit", Mykolaiv region .;
2017. Transcarpathian plein air, Ivano-Frankivsk region, Yasinya village;
2018. Plein air at Kam, Jan Sich, Republican village, Kherson region.
Over the last 8 years periodically, there have been good reviews in the Kherson press, stories and broadcasts have been broadcast on the regional TV channels "VTV" and "Scythia", Kharkiv "InformBureau".
In 2015, the Kherson Regional Organization of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine was awarded the title "Best Artist of the Year".
The works are in the Kherson Art Museum named after O. Shevkunenko and private collections in Ukraine, Poland, Bulgaria, Russia, Germany, Israel and the Netherlands. The paintings were also sold at charity auctions.
Reserve: $1,150.00
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Oil painting Girls in the greenhouse Oksana Osnach
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