This vibrant oil on canvas titled "Summer" invites viewers into an impressionistic representation of a park en plein air in Kyiv, where the lushness of nature envelops the senses. The artist, Zakhar Shevchuk, captures the vivacity of summer with a bold palette, allowing each stroke to contribute to a sense of movement and light. The National University building in the background anchors the composition, providing a sense of place and history.
Shevchuk, a master of arts and an esteemed educator, distills his impressions into a dance between the abstract and the figurative. Each element in this painting, from the dappled light on the grass to the serene backdrop of the university, is simplified, yet essential. This work exemplifies his journey away from academic realism towards a unique synthesis of styles, where viewers find fleeting moments of recognition before they dissolve into abstraction.
