About the artwork
This painting is a work of contemporary Ukrainian art, created not as a nostalgic souvenir but as a living cultural expression. It reflects the strength of a nation that continues to preserve its traditions.Medium Details
Oil paints, canvas on a stretcher frame
Frame
Unframed
Signature
Signature in the lower left corner of the painting. Also signature, title, and date on the reverse of the canvas.
Condition
Provenance
This original work of art belongs to the artist and is presented at the galeRRy | Contemporary Ukrainian Art. Cascadilla, Ithaca. Delivery of the painting from Ukraine.
Spirit of the Homeland
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Oil
Still Life
29.5 H x 19.5 W x 1 D in
This striking painting is much more than just a still life: it is a celebration of Ukrainian identity, traditions, and the enduring warmth of home. Executed in a powerful impasto technique, with multi-textured layers of oil paint applied in bold, energetic brushstrokes, the work embodies the spirit of contemporary Ukrainian expressionism.
At the center of the composition are dark glass vessels reminiscent of traditional homemade infusions and village gatherings, surrounded by sunflowers—Ukraine’s most recognizable national symbol—and bright red peppers, which have long been associated with rural life, hospitality, and folk culture. Together, these elements create a visual language deeply rooted in the Ukrainian countryside, while remaining unmistakably contemporary in its execution.
The thick, sculptural surface of the paint gives the work an almost three-dimensional appearance. Light seems to burst forth from within the canvas, illuminating golden earth tones, rich crimson accents, and deep cobalt shadows. Each brushstroke carries movement, emotion, and authenticity, transforming familiar cultural objects into symbols of resilience, memory, and belonging.
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Tuesday, July 28 at 7:00 pm (MST)
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About the artwork
This painting is a work of contemporary Ukrainian art, created not as a nostalgic souvenir but as a living cultural expression. It reflects the strength of a nation that continues to preserve its traditions.Medium Details
Oil paints, canvas on a stretcher frame
Frame
Unframed
Signature
Signature in the lower left corner of the painting. Also signature, title, and date on the reverse of the canvas.
Condition
Provenance
This original work of art belongs to the artist and is presented at the galeRRy | Contemporary Ukrainian Art. Cascadilla, Ithaca. Delivery of the painting from Ukraine.
About the artist
Redoha Serhii - Ukraine
Biography Serhii Radoha is a contemporary Ukrainian artist whose work explores the relationship between human consciousness, social transformation, memory, and cultural identity. Living and creating...
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