№AAA3100
The oil painting "Evening Meal" is a lively and colorful portrayal of a community scene, likely set in a quaint village at dusk. The artist employs a bold impasto technique, with thick, vibrant strokes of paint that add a palpable energy and texture to the canvas. Central to the composition is a building that appears to be a small church or chapel, characterized by a bright blue dome topped with what looks like an orange cupola or finial. A white clock or window punctuates the blue, drawing the eye to this place of significance. The structure's façade is a lighter color, possibly illuminated by the setting sun, with the entrance warmly inviting. Surrounding the building are abstract forms and colors that suggest trees and foliage in autumnal hues of orange, red, and yellow. These warm tones echo the idea of an "evening meal" as they envelop the scene with a sense of harvest and communal gathering. The foreground is animated with figures, rendered in minimalistic yet expressive blobs and dashes of color. These figures, possibly villagers, appear to be engaged in social interaction, contributing to the narrative of a community coming together at the end of the day. The sky above is a wash of soft yellows and lilacs, indicating the time of day as evening when the sky transforms with the setting sun. The choice of colors suggests a serene atmosphere, with the day's activities winding down to a peaceful close. The ground is depicted in swathes of purples and blues, which contrast with the warmer colors of the figures and the building, perhaps representing the cooling of the earth as night approaches. "Evening Meal" encapsulates a moment of togetherness and the daily rhythm of life in a rural setting. The artwork is imbued with a sense of warmth and familiarity, inviting the viewer to contemplate the simple joys of communal experiences and the beauty of everyday rituals.
*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Evening meal"
* ARTISTS: Kalenyuk Oksana
* SIZE: 15x20 cm/'5.90x7.87 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.