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Title: Oil painting Autumn night in the village Alex Kalenyuk

Description: No.AAA4677The oil painting on canvas titled "Autumn Night in the Village" is a mesmerizing depiction of a rural landscape bathed in the rich, warm hues of fall. With bold, impasto brushstrokes and a strikingly expressive palette, the artist brings the vibrancy and depth of an autumn night to life. This piece is not merely a visual representation of a village scene but an emotional and atmospheric interpretation of the tranquility and warmth that rural life exudes in the golden season. At first glance, the painting is an explosion of color. The foreground is dominated by deep oranges, reds, and earthy browns, creating a sense of warmth and movement, as if the land itself is glowing under the soft light of the night sky. The thick application of oil paint enhances the texture, making the fields and paths feel tangible, rich with the energy of the autumn season. This textured surface gives the painting a dynamic quality, allowing light to interact with the paint layers and creating subtle variations in color intensity. The village houses, nestled among the fiery autumn foliage, stand as quiet sentinels of rural life. Their white and beige walls, contrasted against the deep reds and blues of the background, provide a sense of stability and calm within the vibrant chaos of nature. The roofs, painted in warm ochres and deep reds, reflect the golden tones of the season. The artist captures the rustic charm of traditional village homes, complete with small windows that seem to glow with an inner warmth, suggesting the presence of life within. The trees in the background are a breathtaking mix of burnt orange, crimson, and deep purple, their branches reaching toward the sky like flickering flames. The forest behind the village creates a dramatic contrast, with darker blues and greens blending into the night sky, evoking the deepening dusk. The use of violet and indigo hints at the approaching coolness of the evening, balancing the fiery warmth of the foreground. The interplay between warm and cool tones enhances the sense of depth, making the village appear nestled within a rich and colorful autumn embrace. Above the scene, the night sky is an intense mixture of deep emerald greens and midnight blues, with hints of dark purple weaving through. This unconventional use of color adds an almost mystical quality to the painting, suggesting that the night is alive with energy, reflecting the transformative power of autumn.
*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Autumn night in the village"
* ARTISTS: Alex Kalenyuk
* SIZE: 15x20 cm/'5.90x7.87 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 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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