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The Oil painting on Cardboard titled "Crystal water among rocky giants" captures the majestic harmony of a flowing mountain stream nestled within the embrace of towering greenery and steadfast stones. The composition is a striking dialogue between motion and stillness, light and shadow, fragility and endurance, where the transparent stream becomes both the subject and the metaphor of timeless natural beauty. The artist uses bold, textured brushstrokes and a vibrant palette to bring to life not just a landscape but a living, breathing presence of nature's raw essence. The river takes center stage, a ribbon of fluid light weaving its way through the scene. Its surface is alive with shades of white, blue, and green, blended with subtle hints of violet and turquoise. The brushwork is deliberately dynamic, conveying the perpetual movement of water as it cascades over rocks, shifts around obstacles, and glistens under the touch of daylight. The transparency of the water is implied through layered strokes, allowing the viewer to sense its depth, clarity, and sparkling freshness. It is as though the water is a mirror and a veil at the same time-revealing the submerged stones while reflecting the surrounding foliage and sky. The rocks that punctuate the riverbed are painted with confidence and weight, their presence anchoring the otherwise restless current. They are rendered in earthy tones of ochre, brown, and deep gray, with occasional highlights of yellow-green moss catching the light. Some are large and immovable, exuding the aura of "giants" that have stood against centuries of flowing water, while others are smaller, scattered like stepping stones in the stream's path. The contrast between their solidity and the shimmering water creates a rhythm that animates the canvas, underscoring the eternal interplay of permanence and change. Surrounding the river, dense greenery rises like protective walls, framing the waterway in a sanctuary of foliage. Trees and shrubs are painted in vivid shades of green-emerald, lime, moss, and deep forest-each brushstroke applied thickly, giving a tactile richness to their leafy textures. The foliage on the left side of the canvas appears darker, suggesting shade and depth, while the right side glows with luminous yellows and fresh greens, revealing the kiss of sunlight filtering through the canopy.
*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Crystal water among rocky giants"
* ARTISTS: Boris Serdyuk
* SIZE: 23x30.2 cm/9.05x11.88 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: Serdyuk Boris Petrovich was born on June 30, 1960 in the city of Konotop Sumy region. He graduated from the Yuri-Polish Pedagogical College (artistic and graphic department). The first exhibitions took place in Konotop in the 90's. Since 1999 - a free artist. Now lives and works in the city of Kremenchug, Poltava region.
Reserve: $311.00
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The Oil painting on Cardboard titled "Crystal water among rocky giants" captures the majestic harmony of a flowing mountain stream nestled within the embrace of towering greenery and steadfast stones. The composition is a striking dialogue between motion and stillness, light and shadow, fragility and endurance, where the transparent stream becomes both the subject and the metaphor of timeless natural beauty. The artist uses bold, textured brushstrokes and a vibrant palette to bring to life not just a landscape but a living, breathing presence of nature's raw essence. The river takes center stage, a ribbon of fluid light weaving its way through the scene. Its surface is alive with shades of white, blue, and green, blended with subtle hints of violet and turquoise. The brushwork is deliberately dynamic, conveying the perpetual movement of water as it cascades over rocks, shifts around obstacles, and glistens under the touch of daylight. The transparency of the water is implied through layered strokes, allowing the viewer to sense its depth, clarity, and sparkling freshness. It is as though the water is a mirror and a veil at the same time-revealing the submerged stones while reflecting the surrounding foliage and sky. The rocks that punctuate the riverbed are painted with confidence and weight, their presence anchoring the otherwise restless current. They are rendered in earthy tones of ochre, brown, and deep gray, with occasional highlights of yellow-green moss catching the light. Some are large and immovable, exuding the aura of "giants" that have stood against centuries of flowing water, while others are smaller, scattered like stepping stones in the stream's path. The contrast between their solidity and the shimmering water creates a rhythm that animates the canvas, underscoring the eternal interplay of permanence and change. Surrounding the river, dense greenery rises like protective walls, framing the waterway in a sanctuary of foliage. Trees and shrubs are painted in vivid shades of green-emerald, lime, moss, and deep forest-each brushstroke applied thickly, giving a tactile richness to their leafy textures. The foliage on the left side of the canvas appears darker, suggesting shade and depth, while the right side glows with luminous yellows and fresh greens, revealing the kiss of sunlight filtering through the canopy.
*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Crystal water among rocky giants"
* ARTISTS: Boris Serdyuk
* SIZE: 23x30.2 cm/9.05x11.88 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: Serdyuk Boris Petrovich was born on June 30, 1960 in the city of Konotop Sumy region. He graduated from the Yuri-Polish Pedagogical College (artistic and graphic department). The first exhibitions took place in Konotop in the 90's. Since 1999 - a free artist. Now lives and works in the city of Kremenchug, Poltava region.
Reserve: $311.00
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In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Chairish Auctions specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Chairish Auctions within 5 days of receiving the item.
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Oil painting Crystal water among rocky giants Boris Serdyuk
Estimate $945-$1,350
Starting Price
$150
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