In Grapes Green from Nature, Yaroslav Ponomarenko presents a cluster suspended in quiet isolation, where the natural form is subtly restructured through tension and balance. The vine, twisted and restrained, becomes an active element within the composition, guiding the eye through a network of lines that contrast with the weight of the fruit below. The grapes themselves are rendered with measured clarity, their surfaces shifting between translucency and opacity as light moves across them. This careful modulation introduces a sense of density, allowing each form to hold its own presence while remaining part of a unified whole. Set against a deep, saturated ground, the composition emphasises the relationship between gravity and suspension. The cluster appears both anchored and precarious, held in a moment that feels deliberately prolonged. The work unfolds as a meditation on structure and organic form, where observation is shaped through control, and the familiar is quietly transformed into an image of tension and stillness. Oil on gesso board - 30 x 20 cm - 2026 ⸻ Yaroslav Ponomarenko (b. 1982, Kharkiv, Ukraine) is a contemporary painter whose practice is grounded in the technical discipline and visual language of European Old Master traditions. Trained at the Kharkiv Art Lyceum and later at the National Academy of Fine Arts and Architecture in Kyiv, Ponomarenko developed a rigorous approach to drawing, composition, and pictorial structure. His work reflects an ongoing engagement with historical methods, informed by extended study of classical painting techniques and the material processes of European schools. Working primarily within still life and symbolic composition, he focuses on the precise observation of natural forms, often isolating modest subjects and rendering them with a heightened sense of clarity and restraint. Light and tonal construction play a central role in his practice, allowing objects to emerge gradually from subdued atmospheric grounds. Alongside his studio work, Ponomarenko has been active as an educator, contributing to the transmission of classical techniques through structured teaching and research. This dual engagement with practice and pedagogy informs a body of work that is both technically exacting and conceptually measured. His paintings situate themselves within a contemporary revival of classical realism, where historical continuity is approached not as imitation, but as a disciplined and evolving language. Yaroslav Ponomarenko is represented by Havisham & Co., where his paintings are introduced to collectors through curated sales and selected auction placements. ⸻ Havisham & Co. Havisham & Co. is a London-based fine art agency representing contemporary artists whose work engages with heritage, symbolism, and classical craftsmanship. The agency facilitates the placement of original artworks through curated sales, private transactions, and selected international auction platforms. Instagram: @havishamco Website: www.havishamco.com Email: info@havishamco.com International shipments may be subject to customs duties and import taxes, which are determined by local authorities and are the responsibility of the buyer.