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The River and the Forest, 2025
Painting : oil · 17.8 x 29.2 x 2 cm 7 x 11.5 x 0.8 inch
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17.8 x 29.2 x 2 cm 7 x 11.5 x 0.8 inch Height x Width x Depth
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The oil painting on Cardboard titled "The River and the Forest" captures the serene beauty of a hidden river bend embraced by the lush, dense foliage of a summer forest. The artist has masterfully used a palette of deep greens, cool blues, and vibrant yellows to create a scene that feels alive with the gentle rustle of leaves, the soft whisper of water, and the play of sunlight filtering through the canopy. In the foreground, the dark silhouettes of old, weathered boats rest quietly along the riverbank, their forms partially submerged in the reflective waters. The thick, impasto brushstrokes capture the rough texture of the wooden hulls, contrasting sharply with the smoother, mirror-like surface of the river. The boats, painted in deep, shadowy blues and purples, seem to blend into the cool tones of the shaded water, emphasizing their forgotten, timeworn nature. The water itself is a mesmerizing blend of colors, from the cool teal of the deeper currents to the vibrant green and yellow reflections of overhanging branches. This dynamic play of light and shadow creates a sense of depth, drawing the viewer's eye into the scene and inviting them to imagine the quiet, peaceful flow of the river as it winds its way through the forest. Above the river, the dense forest canopy is alive with shades of green, from the bright, sunlit leaves catching the afternoon light to the darker, shadowed foliage that recedes into the depths of the woods. The artist has layered thick, expressive strokes of paint to capture the intricate patterns of leaves and branches, creating a sense of movement and life that echoes the natural world. The overall composition is balanced by the contrast between the vibrant, sun-drenched greens of the foreground and the cooler, more mysterious tones of the water and shadowed trees. This interplay of light and dark, of movement and stillness, creates a scene that feels both intimate and expansive, capturing the timeless beauty of nature in a moment of quiet reflection. This painting, with its rich textures and bold, expressive colors, captures the timeless connection between water and forest, evoking a sense of peace and solitude that speaks to the soul. It is a reminder of the simple, unspoiled beauty that can still be found in the hidden corners of the natural world, where the only sounds are the rustling of leaves and the gentle murmur of flowing water.
Presentation
Born in 1960 in Konotop, Sumy Region, Ukraine.
1984 - Graduated from Yuriev-Polsky Pedagogical School (Department of Art and Graphics).
Worked as a drawing and drafting teacher, painting and wood carving instructor, artist-designer.
Held the position of Chief Artist in Konotop.
Since 2000 - Independent artist.
Member of the National Union of Artists of Ukraine.
Works by Boris Serdyuk are held in museums in the Sumy and Chernihiv regions, as well as in private collections in Ukraine, European countries, the USA, Israel, and other countries.
In 2018, the artist entered the global art space of the creative platform in New York, where seven of his works were included in the catalog "Painting & Graphics."
Currently lives and works in Kremenchuk, Poltava Region.
Took his first steps in the world of visual arts within the walls of his local school, then studied at Yuriev-Polsky Pedagogical School. After graduation, he returned to his homeland and started working as a drawing and painting teacher.
Later, he realized that for an artist, creative freedom is essential. Thus, after seventeen years of teaching, he left the profession to focus on his creative work. The artist is content to have the opportunity to engage in his beloved craft, which he considers the meaning of his life.
His journey had its ups and downs, victories in competitions, and recognition from admirers, yet he never ceased his determined quest for his artistic path. In ancient times, "serdyuk" referred to professional infantrymen in the Cossack ranks. This heritage likely passed down not only the surname but also many Cossack traits to the artist, including hard work, modesty, and human dignity.
Boris Serdyuk creates in genres such as portrait, landscape, and thematic composition. His works are varied, reflecting the artist's impressions of the places he visited. Among them are picturesque corners of Kremenchuk and Dnipro views, urban and maritime landscapes, the grandeur of the Carpathian Mountains, and cozy Ukrainian villages. His canvases are intriguing in terms of color and relatively compositionally perfect, revealing the life of nature at the time of their execution.
There are also commissioned portraits and paintings, such as "Shevchenko in Baturyn." He spent over a year working on it, studying the architecture of the former hetman capital. However, the artist prefers to work swiftly, capturing the vision of a painting before it fades from his mind and before the sun changes its angle and shadows. On average, according to the artist, he spends about 40 minutes on a single landscape.
Boris successfully combines a poetic perception of the world and a deep understanding of nature with brilliant artistic execution. His paintings exude a special light and a delicate sense of nature – vivid colors on the canvas resonate with intermediate tones. The artist has abandoned contours, replacing them with separate and contrasting brushstrokes; his paintings amaze with colors, not only their diversity but also the amount of substance applied to the canvas – vibrant, vivid, voluminous.
Describing the master's works is a challenging task. Boris Serdyuk's works are special – they are painted with soul. One must see and feel the wonderful harmony of nature on the artist's canvases firsthand and touch the great mystery of Art.
Exhibitions:
2016:
- International Landscape Exhibition Memorial A.I. Kuindzhi, Mariupol
- All-Ukrainian Cultural and Creative Project "Picturesque Ukraine," Sumy
- All-Ukrainian Art Exhibition for Artist's Day, Kyiv
2017:
- All-Ukrainian Cultural and Creative Project "Picturesque Ukraine," Severodonetsk
- All-Ukrainian Art Exhibition for Independence Day of Ukraine, Kyiv
- All-Ukrainian Art Exhibition "Colors of Dnipro," Dnipro
- All-Ukrainian Christmas Exhibition
2018:
- All-Ukrainian Exhibition "Graphics-2018," Kharkiv
- All-Ukrainian Art Exhibition "Picturesque Ukraine," Mariupol
- All-Ukrainian Art Exhibition "Lubenska Vesna," Lubny
- All-Ukrainian Art Exhibition "Colors of Dnipro," Dnipro
- 1st All-Ukrainian Triennial "NU-ART," Kremenchuk
- All-Ukrainian Christmas Exhibition, Kyiv
2019:
- All-Ukrainian Graphics Exhibition, Kharkiv
- All-Ukrainian Art Exhibition "Picturesque Ukraine," Kropyvnytskyi
- All-Ukrainian Exhibition Dedicated to I. Repin's 175th Anniversary, Kharkiv
- All-Ukrainian Art Exhibition "Enchanting Colors of Dnipro," Dnipro
- 1st International Triennial "Wandering Philosophy," Kremenchuk
- All-Ukrainian Christmas Exhibition, Kyiv
2020:
- All-Ukrainian Exhibition of Female Portraits "Feminine Portrait. Natali," Kyiv
- 8th All-Ukrainian Exhibition "Enchanting Colors of Dnipro," Dnipro
- All-Ukrainian and International Biennale "Sea of Watercolor 2020," Odesa
- All-Ukrainian Art Exhibition for Artist's Day, Kyiv
- Art Project-Competition "ARTNOVA" by NSHU, Kremenchuk
- All-Ukrainian Christmas Exhibition, Kyiv
2021:
- All-Ukrainian Art Exhibition, Kyiv
- All-Ukrainian Graphics Exhibition, Kharkiv
- International Landscape Exhibition Memorial A.I. Kuindzhi, Mariupol
- All-Ukrainian Art Exhibition "Lubenska Vesna," Lubny
- 9th All-Ukrainian Triennial "Graphics-2021," Kyiv
- All-Ukrainian Art Exhibition for Independence Day of Ukraine, Kyiv
- All-Ukrainian Art Exhibition "Enchanting Colors of Dnipro," Dnipro
Personal Exhibitions:
- 1983 - Exhibition of Portraits and Landscapes, Yuriev-Pol'skoye
- 1998 - Exhibition Dedicated to International Women's Day, Konotop
- 2005 - Exhibition "Creative Gifts to the Homeland," Konotop
- 2012 - Exhibition "Picturesque Horizons. Paths of Plein Airs," Shostka
- 2012 - Exhibition "Picturesque Horizons. Starting Point," Konotop
- 2013 - Exhibition "Wonderful World of Painting," Kremenchuk
- 2015 - Exhibition "Love and Joy of Existence," Komsomolsk
- 2015 - Exhibition "Colors of the Native Land," Kremenchuk
- 2016 - Exhibition "Seeing the World with Loving Eyes...", Kremenchuk
- 2017 - Exhibition "Kremenchuk - Autograph in Paint," Kremenchuk
- 2018 - Exhibition "Sources of Spring Inspiration," Kremenchuk
- 2021 - Exhibition "Our Native City in Artists' Works," Kremenchuk
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