№Kalen 1255

The oil painting "Clean Thursday" vividly captures a domestic scene, possibly set in a rural courtyard. It is a moment frozen in time, where the mundane act of washing and drying clothes is transformed into a dance of colors and textures. The canvas is alive with a harmonious cacophony of brush strokes, each one contributing to a lively and thick impasto surface that gives the painting a three-dimensional quality. The clothes hanging on the line take center stage, their vibrant reds, greens, and blues popping against a more subdued background. The varying shades suggest they are fluttering in the breeze, adding movement to the otherwise still courtyard. A simple wooden bench is placed in the foreground, anchoring the composition and inviting the viewer to imagine sitting and observing the scene. The ground is a mosaic of blues, whites, and purples, evoking the coolness of shadows cast by the overhanging structure, perhaps a balcony or an awning, which adds depth to the scene. The artist's signature is prominently displayed at the bottom right, proudly claiming authorship of this slice of life portrayal. "Clean Thursday" is more than a depiction of a weekly routine; it is a celebration of the rhythm of life and the beauty found in everyday chores. The painting could also be alluding to the tradition of cleaning before a significant holiday or event, suggesting a cultural context that adds layers of meaning to the scene.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Clean Thursday"
* ARTISTS: Alex Kalenyuk
* SIZE: 25x30 cm/'9.84x11.81 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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