Original artwork description:

ARTIST: Aleksandr Kryushyn
WORK: Original oil Painting, Handmade artwork, One of a Kind
MEDIUM: oil on cardboard
YEAR: 2018
TITLE: "Rustic stove"
SIZE: 40х49х0.2 cm. / 15.7 x 19.2 in.
Unframed. The picture is created on the high-quality cardboard

Rustic Stove captures the intimate atmosphere of rural life with an honesty that feels both nostalgic and timeless. At the heart of the composition lies a traditional wood-burning stove, its surface scattered with everyday utensils—a kettle, pans, and simple vessels—surrounded by neatly stacked firewood. The artist employs bold, expressive brushstrokes and a rich impasto technique to convey the tactile presence of wood, metal, and glowing warmth. The color palette, dominated by deep blues, earthy browns, and touches of glowing red-orange, imbues the scene with both sobriety and quiet vibrancy. This post-impressionist approach balances spontaneity with structural clarity, allowing the viewer to sense not only the physicality of the stove but also its symbolic role as the heart of the home.
Beyond the literal, the work resonates as a meditation on tradition, resilience, and the enduring simplicity of life close to the land. It invites viewers into a space of warmth, memory, and continuity—ideal for collectors who value cultural authenticity expressed through painterly vibrancy.

Materials used:

oil on cardboard

Tags:

#oil painting #country life #fine arts #post impressionism #ukrainian artist #rustic scene #impasto oil #interior painting #handmade artwork #cultural heritage #kryushyn #wood stove #rustic lifestyle #nostalgic interior #rustic stove