Cows on the Hill, 2025
Painting : oil · 20 x 30 x 2 cm 7.9 x 11.8 x 0.8 inch
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The Oil painting Cardboard titled "Cows on the hill" captures the harmony of pastoral life against the backdrop of a vibrant landscape, evoking both simplicity and timelessness in its depiction of nature. The composition is anchored by a few grazing cows scattered across the sunlit hillside, their dark forms contrasting beautifully with the golden tones of the land. Through bold and expressive brushstrokes, the artist brings to life not only the figures of the animals but also the warmth of the earth and the serenity of the sky above, allowing the viewer to sense the stillness of a rural afternoon. The hillside is painted with a rich palette of yellows, ochres, and oranges, blending seamlessly into the greens of the foreground. These colors suggest the late summer or early autumn season, when the grass carries the warmth of the sun and the earth reflects its fiery tones. The texture created by the impasto technique adds dynamism, making each stroke an integral part of the terrain itself. The slope of the hill gives a natural rhythm to the composition, guiding the eye gently from the lower right corner toward the grazing cows and onward to the trees that frame the horizon. The cows, placed thoughtfully within the space, appear both humble and noble, embodying the quiet dignity of animals that have long been part of humanity's agricultural story. One cow stands in the foreground, its white head tilted downward, chewing slowly, its figure highlighted by the golden light of the day. Another bends closer to the ground, almost merging with the shades of the hill, while a third lies peacefully on the grass, embodying complete tranquility. The relaxed posture of the animals contributes to the atmosphere of calm, portraying them not merely as creatures of labor but as beings in harmony with their environment. Their presence reinforces the timeless bond between humans, animals, and land—a bond woven into the pastoral traditions of countless generations. Above the hillside stretches a sky that is both vast and textured, painted in a mix of deep blues, grays, and muted greens. The thick, sweeping strokes suggest clouds drifting lazily, creating a balance between the grounded solidity of the hill and the infinite expanse above. Subtle touches of pink and white highlight the clouds, hinting at the soft light of afternoon.
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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