Kolka, the sea in the evening

Size: 25 x 30 cm / 9,8 x 11,8 in
Medium: Oil, canvas mounted on cardboard
Subject matter: Landscape
Type: Painting
Creation year: 2023
Provenance:
2024 : Latvian palette: from the sea coast to the capital – Personal exhibition, Jurmala / Latvia
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“Kolka, the Sea in the Evening” is an original oil painting by Vera Bondare, capturing the tranquil beauty of the Baltic Sea as the day transitions into night. Painted in the impressionistic style, this artwork masterfully divides the scene into contrasting horizontal bands of color, emphasizing the serene yet dramatic interplay between land, sea, and sky.
The bottom section of the painting features a dark, earthy shoreline, grounding the composition with its solid presence. Above this, the soft, rippling expanse of the sea meets the sky in a delicate blend, making the horizon line almost indiscernible. The sky is adorned with a mesmerizing display of twilight hues—deep blues, purples, and pinks—accentuated by a vivid orange streak of the setting sun’s reflection.
This chosen color palette underscores the significance of the captured moment, a poignant farewell to the day that is ending. The bright orange band of sunlight hints at the promise of a new day and the sun’s inevitable return, bringing with it the renewal of life and energy.
In the distance, two small figures and a dog add a sense of scale and narrative, suggesting a peaceful evening stroll along the shore, immersed in the natural beauty and calm of the evening sea. This painting, with its rich colors and emotional depth, evokes a sense of quiet reflection and optimistic anticipation.