
The Last Rays of the Sun
Serhii Cherniakovskyi
Painting - 60 x 80 x 2 cm Painting - 23.6 x 31.5 x 0.8 inch
€1,463
Painting : oil
70 x 80 x 2 cm 27.6 x 31.5 x 0.8 inch
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70 x 80 x 2 cm 27.6 x 31.5 x 0.8 inch Height x Width x Depth
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Artwork location: Ukraine
This mesmerizing artwork vividly captures the essence of a bustling urban evening scene, dominated by the iconic silhouette of Big Ben in London's heart. The artist masterfully employs impressionistic techniques to infuse the piece with a dynamic sense of motion and atmosphere.
In the foreground, the fluid brushstrokes create an almost ethereal representation of the people traversing the street, their forms blurring into one another, suggesting the constant movement characteristic of city life. The street itself is brought to life with vibrant streaks of light, a symphony of colors from the headlights and taillights of vehicles in motion, which imbue the scene with an electric energy.
The towering presence of Big Ben, rendered in imposing yet warm strokes, anchors the composition. The intricate detailing of its architecture, bathed in a soft golden glow from the setting sun, serves as a focal point that draws the viewer's eye upward, imbuing the piece with a sense of grandeur and timelessness.
The sky above is a kaleidoscope of pastel hues, merging seamlessly from soft lavender and ochre tones to deeper blues, echoing the transition from day to night. This expert use of color suggests a fleeting moment, capturing the fleeting beauty of twilight.
Additionally, the lamppost on the left foreground, aglow with warm light, contrasts strikingly with the cooler tones of the buildings, adding depth and dimension to the landscape. The overall composition skillfully balances light and shadow, movement and stillness, capturing the vibrant heartbeat of the city in a single moment.
In essence, this painting is a celebration of urban life and architectural splendor, a testament to the artist's profound ability to convey mood and movement through color and form. It invites viewers to witness and savor the enchanting interplay between the historic and the ephemeral in one of the world's most recognizable cityscapes.
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Sergey's artistic journey is driven by his love for painting and his desire to bring the beauty of nature to life on canvas. His rich and vibrant use of color, combined with his technical mastery, transports viewers into a world of artistic imagination.
Born in 1993 in Odessa, Ukraine.
Education:
From 2011 to 2016, Sergey pursued his artistic education at the Faculty of Arts and Graphics at South Ukrainian National Pedagogical University named after K. D. Ushinsky, specializing in painting and graphics.
Since 2017, Sergey has actively participated in art exhibitions, plein airs, and competitions, both in Europe and Ukraine.
Awards and Recognitions:
In 2022, Sergey achieved the 1st place in the "Best En plein Air Still Life Under Sunny Sky" category at the Salon Plein Air 2022 competition in New York, USA.
In 2021, he secured the 1st place in the Golden Time Talent 19 competition in the United Kingdom.
In 2019, Sergey was nominated for "The Best Artist" in Vinnitsa, Ukraine.
In 2017, he earned the 2nd place in the All-Ukrainian competition of plein air painting between the academies of fine arts in Poltava, Ukraine.
These accolades reflect Sergey's exceptional talent and commitment to the world of art. His artworks can be found in private collections across Ukraine, the USA, Great Britain, Finland, Russia, Montenegro, Sweden, Austria, Germany, Greece, Belgium, Italy, Switzerland, and Australia.
Sergey employs various tools, including brushes and palette knives, in the creation of his artworks.
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