№Kalen 1203
"Edge of the Lake" is an evocative oil painting that immerses viewers in a serene lakeside setting, where nature and human activity intertwine harmoniously. With an adept use of the impasto technique, the artist creates a tactile, textured surface that beautifully captures the interplay of light and shadow. The canvas is dominated by a sprawling sky, painted in swirling hues of soft blues, grays, and pale pinks. These dramatic clouds seem to be in perpetual motion, suggesting the ever-changing moods of nature. Beneath this vast expanse, the landscape unfolds with subtle intricacy. Verdant banks, dotted with clusters of trees, flank the serene waters of the lake. Their darkened silhouettes, composed of deep greens and browns, provide a stark contrast to the pale luminosity of the sky. In the mid-ground, a wooden pier stretches into the lake, drawing the viewer's gaze towards a group of figures. These individuals, depicted in minimalistic yet recognizable forms, engage in quiet contemplation or perhaps a gentle conversation. Their presence adds a touch of warmth and liveliness to the scene, reminding us of the simple joys of lakeside gatherings. Further enhancing the scene's depth are distant structures, perhaps humble dwellings or barns, painted in muted whites and blues. They nestle comfortably within the embrace of the surrounding foliage, signaling a harmonious coexistence between man and nature. At the base of the artwork, the artist's signature lies gracefully, marking their creation with pride. "Edge of the Lake" stands as a testament to the tranquil beauty of lakeside vistas and the memories they evoke of peaceful moments spent in nature's embrace.
*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Edge of the lake"
* ARTISTS: Kalenyuk Oksana
* SIZE: 30x40 cm/'11.81x15.74 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.