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Ivan Shapoval
My Hometown, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang

2010

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Artist: Shapoval Ivan Leontyevich Work: Original oil painting, handmade artwork, one of a kind Medium: Oil on Canvas Style: Impressionism Year: 2005 Title: My Hometown Size: 22.5" x 35.5" x 0.8'' inch, (58x90x3 cm) Unframed, Stretched on Wooden Bar, Gallery Wrapped, Ready to Hang. "My Hometown" is an evocative oil painting that captures a captivating landscape, skillfully portraying a city scene with a unique twist. The artist has employed a rich and vibrant color palette, enhancing the viewer's experience and imbuing the artwork with a sense of intrigue. In the foreground of the painting, the cityscape unfolds, revealing a bustling metropolis. The artist has chosen to focus on the urban environment, where tall buildings rise majestically against the horizon. A network of roads weaves through the city, and it is on one such thoroughfare that the viewer's gaze is drawn. The road is teeming with life, as a multitude of cars can be seen making their way through the urban landscape. The presence of the vehicles hints at the frenetic pace of modern city life, where the hum of activity and movement is constant. While the city is vibrant and dynamic, there is an absence of human figures in the painting. Most of the people are out of sight, leaving only their impact on the surroundings to be perceived. This decision adds an air of mystery, allowing viewers to imagine the stories and experiences that unfold within these bustling streets. It also emphasizes the grandeur and scale of the city, highlighting the anonymous nature of urban life. One of the most striking elements of the painting is the sky. Departing from the conventional blue, the artist has chosen a vibrant green hue to fill the expanse above the city. This artistic choice creates a surreal atmosphere, evoking a sense of otherworldliness. The green sky serves as a visual metaphor, inviting viewers to contemplate the impact of human activities on the environment and offering a thought-provoking commentary on the relationship between urbanization and nature. The overall mood of the painting is suggestive of winter. Though not explicitly depicted, the street exudes a cold and crisp ambiance, hinting at a season of frost and stillness. The absence of leaves on the trees and the subdued colors in the urban landscape further reinforce this wintry atmosphere. This choice instills a sense of tranquility and contemplation, inviting viewers to reflect on the passing of time and the cyclical nature of seasons. "My Hometown" is a captivating oil painting that invites viewers to immerse themselves in a vivid urban landscape. Through its skillful composition, vibrant colors, and subtle symbolism, the artwork prompts contemplation on themes of urban life, human presence, environmental impact, and the passage of time. About Artist: Place of Birth: September 10, 1939, Dniprodzerzhynsk, Ukraine Graduated from Dnipropetrovsk Art School (1967) Graduated from Kharkiv Art Industry Higher School (1973) Field of Activity: Easel painting Teachers: H. Cherniavskly, V. Konstantynopilsky, O. Martynets Ivan Shapoval has been a member of the Ukrainian National Artists' Union "SinG" since 1988. Personal Exhibitions: Sumy (1972, 1980, 1987, 1989, 1991, 1995) Participation in all-Ukrainian exhibitions: 1982 Always Ready. Kyiv 1983 International Art Exhibition. Sofia, Bulgaria 1983 Painting of Ukraine. Kyiv 1984 Land and People. Moscow. Sumy. Kharkiv 1984 Physical Culture and Sports. Kyiv 1984 60th Anniversary of the Red Banner Western Border District. Kyiv 1987 International Art Exhibition. Netherlands. Finland. Norway 1987 Always Ready. Kyiv 1987 Painting of Ukraine. Kyiv 1988 Watercolor Exhibition. Kyiv 1988 Soviet Land. Kyiv 1991 Artists of Ukraine. Zemle, Germany 1999 International Art Exhibition. Germany 2003 International Art Exhibition. Germany 2007 Picturesque Ukraine. Kyiv 2008 Artists of Sumy Region. Poltava Art Museum. Poltava 2008 Artistic Mosaic. Alexander Feldman Foundation. Kharkiv 2008 for the 70th Anniversary of the National Union of Artists of Ukraine. Kyiv 2009 On the Day of the Artist. Kyiv Ivan Shapoval's works are held in private collections and museums, including: Ministry of Culture & UNAU Exhibitions Lebedyn Municipal Art Museum, Sumy Region Art Museum N. Onatskiy Art Museum, Sumy Hecosso Gallery in Japan Lot3020d1080
  • Creator:
    Ivan Shapoval (1939, Ukrainian)
  • Creation Year:
    2010
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 22.5 in (57.15 cm)Width: 35.5 in (90.17 cm)Depth: 0.8 in (2.04 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Granada Hills, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1293113340192
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