Description
The oil painting titled "Evening Bell" depicts a tranquil urban landscape during what appears to be the enchanting hour of dusk. The painting is defined by its robust impasto technique, where thick and expressive applications of paint create a textured surface that adds depth and vibrancy to the scene. The painting is dominated by a central structure with a striking blue rooftop and golden spires that gleam against the evening sky, suggesting the presence of a church or cathedral. This architectural feature, with its vibrant colors, acts as the focal point of the composition, drawing the eye to the center of the canvas. The sky above is rendered in soft lilacs, muted purples, and pastel blues, indicative of the subdued light at the end of the day. Strokes of warmer yellows and whites are interspersed within the sky, possibly representing the fading light of the setting sun or the early emergence of stars. Below the church, the landscape is a patchwork of greens, browns, and oranges, suggesting a panorama of trees, buildings, and foliage. The lower half of the composition has darker tones, conveying the shadows and dimming light as evening sets in. In the foreground, abstract shapes and daubs of darker colors could represent the silhouettes of trees or structures within the town, with their details obscured by the encroaching night. Reflections of the structures and the sky can be seen below, hinting at the presence of a body of water in the foreground, adding a sense of calm and reflection to the scene. The ripples and disturbances in the water are implied through the textured brushwork and variance in color intensity. "Evening Bell" evokes the peaceful and contemplative mood often associated with the time when daylight gives way to night. It is a painting that invites the viewer to pause and reflect, much like the moment when the sound of an evening bell resonates through a quiet town. The artwork is a celebration of the day's end, with its cool tones and gentle composition offering a visual representation of tranquility and stillness.
*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Evening bell"
* ARTISTS: Kalenyuk Oksana
* 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: Kalenyuk Oksana was born in 1964 in Rivne region. The love of painting has taken over from the baby. From 1975 to 1980 she studied at the Zoryan Art School of Rivne region.
In 1985 she graduated from the Crimean Art College. M. Samokish (now has the status of a national university). Her teachers of painting were G. Kurilenko, V. Grigoriev. After graduating from the school, she began to work as a teacher of fine arts at the Piryatin School - a gymnasium of aesthetic education, which she founded with her husband in 1990.
Kalenyuk Oksana works in the landscape and still life genre. Personal exhibitions: Kyiv, Museum of Ukrainian Heritage; T. Shevchenko National Museum; the diplomatic mission of Ukraine to the USA (California) and others. She has participated in numerous exhibitions both in Ukraine and abroad.
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