№AAA3210

The oil painting titled "For Dinner" is a vivid and textured portrayal of rural life, capturing the warmth and activity of preparation for an evening meal. The scene is set in an idyllic countryside with the golden hues of the late afternoon sun casting a soft light over the landscape. The rich impasto technique creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, with the thick application of paint adding a tactile quality to the work. The foreground is dominated by a golden field, where the earthy tones of ochre, amber, and sienna suggest the presence of ripe wheat or a well-trodden path. In this field, figures are scattered, engaged in various tasks. A central figure stands out, possibly a farmer or a gatherer, suggesting a narrative of labor and harvest. Surrounding the field is lush greenery, indicative of verdant vegetation, with pops of red and purple adding a dynamic contrast and implying the presence of wildflowers or produce waiting to be picked. The green seems to dance with life, further emphasizing the theme of nature’s bounty. In the background, the pastoral setting is framed by a line of trees and foliage, painted in darker shades of green and brown, which help to focus the viewer's attention on the activity within the field. Above this natural archway, the sky is a blend of soft pastels, with strokes of lavender, pink, and cream creating a sense of the day's end approaching. The painting, "For Dinner," thus beautifully encapsulates a moment of daily life that is both ordinary and timeless, inviting the viewer to contemplate the simple, yet profound rituals that connect us to the land and to each other. The scene is one of harmony and anticipation, as the day's work comes to a close and the community gathers to share in the fruits of their labor.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "For dinner"
* ARTISTS: Alex Kalenyuk
* SIZE: 18x24 cm/'7.08x9.44 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: 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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