"Past Future"

Painting "Past Future": Reflecting the Lost Paradise and Hope of Ukrainian Children

Title: "Past Future"

Technique: Oil on Canvas

Genre: Landscape

Style: Post-Impressionism

Size: 40x55 cm

Year: 2024-2025 (Early creative period)

Description:

This painting is dedicated to Ukrainian children affected by Russian aggression, and its title, "Past Future," profoundly reveals its meaning. It speaks of the carefree past of these children, full of joy and happiness, which was shattered by the war. This canvas is a poignant contrast between their peaceful past and the difficult present that should have been a joyful future.

"Past Future" is a remembrance of the children who became victims of the war, and at the same time, an image of their dreamed-of life in the future, filled with peace and harmony with nature. I have depicted a world where children can play carefree under a peaceful sky, where their souls heal in the embrace of nature, where they are united with it in their love and freedom. This is the happy childhood that must become a reality for all children of Ukraine.

The canvas portrays a picturesque natural setting: the water in the lake appears clean and transparent, reflecting the blue sky and the surrounding dense trees that provide shade and coolness. Stones scattered along the shore and in the water add naturalness and diversity to the landscape. The depicted children, fishing, seem to merge with the surrounding scenery, emphasizing their unity with nature. The painting, executed in a Post-Impressionistic style, conveys not only a visual image but also the depth of feeling and the importance of this message.

Additional Information:

• Artist: Lyudmyla Tymoshenko.

• Period: Early creative period of the artist.

• Geolocation of the landscape: Ros River, Ukraine.

• Dedication: This work is dedicated to Ukrainian children affected by the war.