Mykhailivske 1965

Hryhorii Havrylenko painted "Mykhailivske" using watercolors to create a landscape dominated by soft, muted tones. The composition is structured horizontally, dividing the scene into sky, land, and water. This division evokes a sense of serenity and invites contemplation. Havrylenko's choice of watercolor, with its fluid and translucent qualities, enhances the ethereal atmosphere. The sky, rendered in delicate blues and grays, blends seamlessly with the horizon line, creating a sense of infinite space. Below, the landscape unfolds in layers of greens and yellows, punctuated by the gentle curves of a river or stream. The painting engages with ideas of space and perception, creating a tranquil scene. By choosing a muted palette and emphasizing the horizontal structure, Havrylenko suggests a world in harmony. "Mykhailivske" challenges fixed perspectives and proposes a way of seeing the landscape not as a static entity but as an ever-changing interplay of light, color, and form. It is through the formal qualities of the work that its larger cultural significance emerges.