№Kalen 1270

The oil painting titled "Home" captures a serene and introspective moment in a winter landscape. The artist has chosen a vibrant palette and utilized the impasto technique, where thick and deliberate strokes of paint create a rich texture that seems to capture the very essence of the cold environment. A vast expanse of snow blankets the scene, depicted in various shades of blue that reflect the cool tones of winter light. The use of blue is particularly evocative, suggesting the chill of the snow and the way it can reflect the colors of the sky above. The strokes are layered and multidirectional, giving the impression of snow that has been shaped by the wind and trodden by the passage of unseen travelers. Above this snowy terrain, the sky is rendered in deep purples and blues, colors that often herald the coming of dusk. The sky is dynamic, filled with movement and the suggestion of drifting clouds or the onset of a winter storm. This provides a dramatic backdrop to the tranquility of the snow-covered ground. On the horizon, there is a line of trees and structures that give a sense of distance and depth to the composition. These elements are painted with darker hues, creating silhouettes that stand out against the lighter sky and snow. They convey the feeling of a distant place of warmth and shelter—the very essence of 'home' in a winter landscape. The presence of a solitary figure in the foreground, perhaps returning home, adds a narrative element to the scene. This figure, defined by a few skillful strokes of contrasting color, introduces a human element to the natural setting, invoking a sense of resilience and purpose against the vastness of the winter expanse. The artist's signature is discreetly placed, yet it confidently claims the work as a personal testament to the beauty and solitude found in a winter's journey home. This painting evokes the reflective quality of winter—a time for finding comfort in the solace of one's home amidst the quiet majesty of the natural world.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Home"
* ARTISTS: Oksana Kalenyuk
* SIZE: 15x20 cm/'5.90x7.87 inches'
* MEDIUM: oil, cardboard
* 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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