№SERB 1025
The oil painting titled "Excerpt" features a historic church constructed in rich, earthy red tones, set against the backdrop of a dynamic and overcast sky. The scene is captured with a textured impasto technique, where the thick application of paint adds a tactile dimension to the surface, giving life and movement to the image. The church itself boasts traditional architecture with pointed arches and ornate windows, indicative of a gothic or neo-gothic style. The two prominent spires, each capped with what appears to be gold leafing, reach into the sky, suggesting a connection between the earthly and the divine. The building is framed by a lush tree to the right, its foliage depicted in various shades of green, providing a natural contrast to the man-made structure. The sky above is a tumultuous mix of whites, grays, and pale blues, hinting at the unpredictable weather often associated with transitional seasons. This moody sky gives the painting a dramatic backdrop, enhancing the solemnity and historical weight of the church building. In the foreground, a path leads up to the church, with a line of dark figures—possibly animals—suggesting movement toward the sacred space. A lone figure is visible near the building, perhaps a caretaker or a parishioner, adding a human element to the scene and providing a sense of scale. The surrounding landscape is rendered with broad, expressive strokes, with the colors of the earth—browns, greens, and hints of purple—melding to create a ground that is rich and fertile, yet untamed. "Excerpt" seems to capture a moment of quietude before a storm, a snapshot where history, nature, and the human experience intersect. The painting evokes a narrative, leaving the viewer to ponder the story behind the church and its visitors, and the tranquility that can be found in such timeless sanctuaries.
*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Excerpt" * ARTISTS: Serdyuk Boris Petrovich
* SIZE: 80x60 cm/'31.49x23.62 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 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.

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