The village of Mykhailivka
Shapoval Ivan
Painting - 45 x 71 x 2 cm Painting - 17.7 x 28 x 0.8 inch
€700
The beginning of spring,
2007
Shapoval Ivan
Painting : oil, canvas
68 x 79 x 2 cm 26.8 x 31.1 x 0.8 inch
€870
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68 x 79 x 2 cm 26.8 x 31.1 x 0.8 inch Height x Width x Depth
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Artwork location: Ukraine
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"The Beginning of Spring" is a captivating oil painting that portrays the essence of nature's rejuvenation and the allure of a new season. Set within a picturesque landscape, the painting invites viewers to immerse themselves in the beauty and serenity of the scene. The foreground of the composition reveals a lush, vibrant green field, exuding a sense of freshness and vitality. The meticulously painted grasses sway gently in an unseen breeze, adding a touch of dynamism to the otherwise tranquil setting. In the center of the field, a narrow path emerges, winding its way invitingly into the heart of a magnificent forest. The path acts as a visual invitation, tempting the viewer to embark on an enchanting journey through the untamed wilderness. To the left of the painting, a river lies dormant, its waters still frozen from the lingering grip of winter. The icy surface reflects the soft sunlight, creating a shimmering effect that contrasts against the vibrant greens of the foreground. The river serves as a reminder of the transitioning seasons, with its frozen state hinting at the impending thaw and the subsequent arrival of spring's full embrace. Above the landscape, the sky stretches out in a captivating display of cerulean blue. Delicate, fluffy white clouds meander lazily across the heavens, their wispy forms adding a sense of tranquility to the scene. The interplay between the bright blue sky and the pristine white clouds infuses the painting with a feeling of optimism, symbolizing the promise and renewal that spring brings. "The Beginning of Spring" captures the essence of a transformative moment in nature's cycle, where winter's grasp loosens, and the world awakens to the arrival of a new season. It invites viewers to immerse themselves in the harmony of the landscape, beckoning them to follow the path into the depths of the forest and experience the exhilarating beauty of spring's emergence.
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Presentation
Place of Birth: September 10, 1939, Dniprodzerzhynsk, Dnipropetrovsk region, Ukraine.
Education:
- 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
There is a world that shapes us, and there is another world - the world of the poetic soul of an artist, which is reproduced on their canvases. From the touch of a brush and colors, a painting is born - a landscape filled with the rustle of autumn leaves underfoot or the intoxicating spring green, sorrow or joy. Thus, the artist paints different compositions, subjects, and themes, but each painting represents their inner world, which we are destined to gaze upon throughout our lives.
Ivan Shapoval is an artist with a poetic vision and perception of the world. His philosophy revolves around the pursuit and depiction of beauty and harmony between humans and nature. Even in the urban space of rigid and straight lines and forms of the cityscape, the world of nature is incorporated. The artist's paintings are always associated with the seasons, and their alternation is palpable in his picturesque palette. In the wintry medley of city walls and roofs, the outlines of a church and bell tower resonate in a special way, stretching towards the boundless blue sky, like echoes of eternal existence.
In his paintings, we witness the passage of spring, followed by summer, and after autumn comes winter, adorned in snow. Winter, with its three-pronged snow, conceals all the flaws of the city and brings warmth and enchantment. Yet, it is always a reality that takes on different shades - be it wintery, spring-like, summery, or autumnal.
Unlike many artists, Ivan Shapoval adheres to his style, which was formed in the context of "severe realism" that gradually, starting from the late 1980s, acquires a noticeable lyrical and poetic hue.
In recent years, the artist, through vivid decorativeness, seeks to showcase not only the external beauty but also the profound meaning of nature's beauty. The combination of realism and decorativeness defines the creative style of the artist and the diverse themes of his works. However, landscape remains the main genre, and nature remains one of the artist's main sources of creative inspiration, where beauty exists as something absolute and eternal.
Ivan Shapoval's works are characterized by a subtle correlation of colors in landscapes. The artist successfully expresses the freshness of spring air, the translucent clouds melting in the sky. Lately, his images have acquired a stereo effect. The moods of nature are embodied with excessive vividness and a poetic spirit.
Ivan Shapoval dedicated almost 70 years of his life to painting. He showcased over 30 of his works in the art salon, mainly featuring landscapes of Sumy region. He chose them based on the principle of "where brighter and more beautiful," aiming to infuse his creations with soul. He captured beautiful landscapes and painted large canvases in his studios.
His landscape lyricism is more akin to the style of still life. His intriguing still life pieces truly impress.
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