Title: Oil painting Under the moon Alex Kalenyuk Description: No.AAA5272The oil painting on Canvas titled "Under the moon" captures the ethereal beauty of twilight descending upon a quiet village, where the sky glows with the remnants of a fiery sunset while the cool hush of night begins to settle in. This artwork is a vivid expression of contrast — between light and shadow, warmth and chill, motion and stillness — rendered through a masterful use of color and impasto technique. The composition is divided into three distinct planes: the foreground village, the fiery tree line behind it, and the dramatic sky above. In the foreground, quaint village houses with gabled roofs, painted in hues of violet, lavender, aqua, and red, emerge from deep shadow. The thick application of oil paint gives each structure a weighty presence, while their angular rooftops and darkened windows suggest a community winding down for the night. Subtle dabs of turquoise and soft mint add touches of moonlight reflecting on metal roofs and fence lines. Between the houses, human figures are depicted in fluid, minimal strokes — their identities undefined but their gestures suggestive of evening chores or conversation. A pair bends toward a child or animal, perhaps coaxing it indoors before night falls, while others stroll quietly, absorbed in the tranquil ambiance. These figures provide a vital sense of human presence and warmth amidst the cool evening tones, emphasizing the connection between daily life and nature's grand transitions. The middle ground of the canvas erupts in a blaze of orange, crimson, and sienna — a forest glowing from within as if set ablaze by the last rays of sun. The trees are painted in thick, swirling strokes, each leaf and branch a flame dancing against the encroaching night. This band of color separates the sky from the sleeping village and serves as a powerful metaphor for the liminal moment between day and night, life and rest. Above it all stretches a sky alive with color. Rather than fading into darkness, it blooms with unexpected vibrancy: violets, plums, and indigos swirl with streaks of soft white, delicate pink, and turquoise. The clouds are rendered thick and bold, moving across the sky like waves, catching the light of the unseen moon. A small crescent moon, high in the frame, shines with subtle luminance, anchoring the painting’s title and offering a sense of calm amidst the expressive energy of the brushwork.*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING **** TITLE: "Under the moon"* ARTISTS: Alex Kalenyuk* SIZE: 15x20 cm/5.90x7.87 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: 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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