Title: Oil painting Golden haystacks Alex Kalenyuk Description: No.AAA4706The oil painting on cardboard titled "Golden Haystacks" captures the warmth and vibrancy of an autumn field, where the golden hues of the harvested land blend seamlessly with the fiery tones of the evening sky. The artist employs bold impasto brushstrokes to create a textured, dynamic composition that immerses the viewer in the rural landscape. The foreground is dominated by rich oranges, deep reds, and lively greens, illustrating a field where freshly cut hay lies scattered in golden piles. The thick application of paint gives a sense of depth and movement, making the terrain feel almost alive. The interplay of colors suggests the fading warmth of the setting sun, which bathes the land in a golden glow, emphasizing the contrast between the illuminated areas and the darker, shadowed sections of the field. The haystacks, positioned throughout the painting, stand as focal points, their shapes slightly abstract yet clearly defined. The artist’s choice of color for the hay—ranging from warm ochres to fiery reds—adds an expressive touch, making them appear to shimmer under the fading daylight. These stacks of hay symbolize the end of the harvest season, a moment of rest and fulfillment after the labor of gathering crops. In the middle ground, the vibrant greens transition into darker earth tones, where patches of uncut grass and small hills add dimension to the landscape. The artist captures the essence of a countryside field, untouched by modernity, where nature and human effort coexist harmoniously. The brushstrokes in this section become looser, suggesting movement—perhaps the whisper of the wind rustling through the remaining grass and the distant figures of farmers finishing their day's work. The background is a dramatic display of nature’s grandeur. The sky is painted with a mix of warm golds, deep purples, and dusky pinks, creating an intense contrast against the land below. The swirling clouds, thick with impasto strokes, seem to move across the canvas, echoing the changing atmosphere as the day comes to an end. The dark treeline in the distance serves as a strong visual anchor, providing a sense of enclosure while adding depth to the composition.*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING **** TITLE: "Golden haystacks"* ARTISTS: Alex Kalenyuk* SIZE: 15x20 cm/'5.90x7.87 inches'* MEDIUM: oil, cardboard* 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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