№AAA3147

The oil painting "Fresh Hay" is a texturally rich and vivid portrayal of a rural scene, likely capturing the essence of a field after the harvest. The artist has utilized an impasto technique, with thick, deliberate strokes of paint that add a tactile dimension to the image. The foreground of the painting is a tapestry of warm, golden yellows and oranges, interspersed with strokes of green. This vibrant palette suggests the presence of freshly cut hay or the golden hues of a field in the late stages of summer. The energetic application of paint gives the impression of the hay's rough texture and the undulating surface of the piled or scattered sheaves. Rising from the field are forms that appear to be haystacks or agricultural mounds, painted in shades of green with highlights of yellow. Their rounded shapes and the way they are grouped together convey the sense of a landscape that has been shaped by farming activities. The middle ground features darker hues of purple and blue, creating a sense of depth and contrast against the bright foreground. These colors may represent the shadowed areas of the field or a line of trees in the distance, separating the field from the horizon. The background is dominated by a band of rich, reddish-pink sky, indicating either the early dawn or the glow of sunset. Above this, a strip of purple adds depth to the sky, suggesting the transition from day to night or the interplay of natural light at a specific time of day. The entire painting vibrates with the energy of rural life and the beauty of the natural cycle of growth and harvest. The use of bold colors and the dynamic impasto technique create a lively and immersive scene that captures the viewer's attention and transports them to the heart of the countryside. The artist's signature is prominently displayed, adding a personal stamp to this vibrant depiction of agricultural abundance.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Fresh hay"
* ARTISTS: Kalenyuk Alex
* SIZE: 20x25 cm/'7.87x9.84 inches'
* MEDIUM: oil, canvas
* 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 Crimean 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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