Kalen 1166

"Winter Silence" is an evocative oil painting that transports the viewer to a serene, frozen landscape, where the stillness of winter reigns supreme. The painting pulsates with the artist's profound understanding of nature's quiet moments and the raw beauty of a world wrapped in snow. The scene is dominated by a majestic, gnarled tree, its limbs appearing almost skeletal against the slate gray backdrop. This tree, with its intertwining branches and complex textures, stands as a testament to resilience, having weathered countless seasons and storms. The thick impasto technique employed by the artist accentuates the rough bark and the tree's organic twists and turns, providing a tactile sensation of its timeworn surface. Below the tree, a snow-covered ground stretches out, painted in muted whites and grays, punctuated by hints of lavender and blue. These cool tones reflect the chilly atmosphere, suggesting the crunch of fresh snow underfoot and the crispness of the winter air. In the middle ground, a solitary figure, wrapped in warm clothing, is captured in a moment of contemplation. Their presence adds a touch of warmth and humanity to the otherwise stark landscape, reminding the viewer of the intimate connection between man and nature. Subtle architectural elements can be glimpsed in the background—perhaps distant homesteads or barns, their muted red and ochre tones offering a faint hint of civilization in this vast expanse of wilderness. The overall mood of "Winter Silence" is one of introspection and reverence for nature. The soft, diffused light creates a dreamlike ambiance, emphasizing the ethereal beauty of the winter world. The painting invites viewers to embrace the tranquility of the season, to find solace in its muted palette, and to appreciate the profound silence that only a snow-covered landscape can offer.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Winter silence"
* 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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