Alex Kalenyuk
First Ice, Impressionism Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
2022

About the Item

Artist: Alex Kalenyuk Work: Original oil painting, handmade artwork, one of a kind Medium: Oil on canvas Year: 2022 Title: Daylight Style: 6" x 8" x 0.8'' inch, (15x20x2 cm) Unframed, Stretched on Wooden Bar, Gallery Wrapped, Ready to Hang. The oil painting portrays a serene yet chilly winter morning, with a tranquil icy lake as the central focus of the composition. The lake is partly covered in thick layers of snow, which gives an impression of a pristine, untouched surface. The artist's brushstrokes beautifully capture the icy texture and the bluish-gray tones of the frozen lake, which contrasts with the warm earthy tones of the forest in the background. On the right side of the painting, there are a few people engaged in winter fishing on the ice. They appear to be bundled up in warm winter clothes, with hats and scarves wrapped tightly around their faces to protect them from the cold. They are shown in action, as they seem to be pulling out their fishing lines with anticipation, looking for a big catch. Their figures are painted with exquisite detail, showcasing the artist's skill in capturing the human form. The forest in the background adds a sense of depth and dimension to the painting. It is a dense forest of tall trees, painted in a range of deep greens and browns. The trees are covered in snow, and the branches are laden with icicles, adding to the cold winter theme of the painting. The trees fade away into the distance, creating a sense of depth and mystery. The overall effect of the painting is one of serenity, stillness, and quietness, with the only sounds being the rustling of the trees and the occasional murmur of the fishermen. The artist has masterfully captured the essence of a cold winter morning, with the frozen lake, the forest, and the people engaged in winter fishing, all coming together to create a stunning work of art. About the artist: Alex Kalenyuk was born in March 13, 1954, in the city of Piryatin, Poltava region, Ukraine. He graduated from the Crimean Art College named after N. Samokish (1887). Teachers in the specialty V. Grigoriev, M. Morgun, and L. Gracer had enduring influence on Mr. Kalenyuk's paintings. The artist's main genres are landscape and still life. The paintings are distinguished by emotional openness, warmth, and affirm the harmony of life. Dominants of creativity are the deep roots of national traditions, Ukrainian cultural heritage. Alex Kalenyuk is a member of the National Union of Artists of Ukraine since 2008. He taught fine art at the Pyryatinsky school - gymnasium of aesthetic education from 1988 to 2008. Mr. Kalenyuk came to national prominence as a fine artist in 1978 and has had numerous national and international exhibitions since then: Kiev (2003, 2007-2009), Lubny (Poltava region), California (USA; 2006), Poltava (2007, 2010), Priluki (Chernihiv region, 2008), Warsaw (2009). Works that received high acclaim among art critics and collectors are "Flowers field "(2007),"Still life with a daffodil "(2004), "Indian summer "(2007)," " Kalina red "(2004)", "Evening Breath" (2005), "Summer" (2006), "Sunflowers" (2007), "In the Garden" (2009), "It's Cold"(2010). Currently Alex Kalenyuk's paintings are given prominence 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, Ukraine. All works are copyrighted, and all rights are reserved by the artist. Thank You! Lot2684d279

Creator:

Alex Kalenyuk (1954, Ukrainian)

Creation Year:

2022

Dimensions:

Height: 6 in (15.24 cm)Width: 8 in (20.32 cm)Depth: 0.8 in (2.04 cm)

Medium:

Oil,Canvas

Movement & Style:

Impressionist

Period:

2010-