№AAA3098

The oil painting titled "Cold" is a vibrant, textural depiction of a wintry scene, alive with movement and color. The artist has employed a thick impasto technique, which adds depth and intensity to the image, making the chill of the landscape almost palpable. A prominent tree takes center stage, its trunk and branches painted with bold strokes of dark purples and blues, contrasting sharply with the lighter colors of the background. The tree's limbs are bare, stripped of leaves, emphasizing the coldness of the season. Behind the tree, small wooden structures, possibly houses or barns, are nestled into the landscape. They are painted with quick, brisk strokes in whites and greys, their rooftops blanketed in snow. The warm lights glowing from the windows suggest a haven from the winter cold. The ground is a patchwork of whites, blues, and purples, with the artist using the palette knife to create the effect of snow-covered earth, interrupted by the footpaths and activity of village life. The variety of hues in the snow hints at the subtle shifts in light and shadow that occur in a snowy landscape. In the foreground, figures are bundled in colorful winter attire, engaged in what might be daily chores or play. The sense of movement is captured in the way the figures are painted, with the strokes following the direction of their action. The background is awash with a cold sky, where the artist has used lighter blues and whites to depict a winter sky, heavy with clouds, yet with breaks that suggest the struggling light of a winter's day. "Cold" encapsulates the essence of winter in a rural setting, the stark beauty of the season, and the life that continues within it. The painting invites the viewer to feel the crispness of the air and the quietude of a cold day, while also appreciating the small signs of warmth and life amidst the chill.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Cold"
* 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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Reserve: $310.00

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