Yaroslav Ponomarenko (1982) - Viburnum
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Viburnum, a 2026 oil painting on gesso board by Ukrainian artist Yaroslav Ponomarenko (b. 1982), is a 20 × 20 cm original still life in hyperrealism, signed and in excellent condition, sold by Agent.
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In Viburnum, Yaroslav Ponomarenko presents a suspended cluster held in a delicate state of tension, where the natural form is subtly reoriented through restraint and balance. The branch, bound and lifted, introduces a quiet intervention, transforming what would rest into something that hovers between stability and release.
The berries, rendered with careful attention to translucency, gather light within their surface, allowing each form to appear both luminous and weighted. Their arrangement suggests a gentle downward pull, countered by the taut line above, creating a composition that unfolds through opposing forces.
Set against a soft, atmospheric ground, the subject emerges gradually, defined by controlled tonal transitions rather than sharp contrast. The space remains open and measured, allowing the viewer to focus on the relationship between form, light, and suspension.
The work becomes a meditation on fragility and structure, where the organic is quietly shaped by an imposed order, and the moment is held just before resolution.
Oil on gesso board - 20 x 20 cm - 2026
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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.
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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.
Seller's Story
Havisham & Co. was founded on the belief that contemporary art can still carry a sense of heritage. Working from London, we collaborate closely with a small group of artists whose practices are informed by classical balance, symbolism, and material depth. Havisham & Co. was founded on the belief that contemporary art can still carry a sense of heritage. Working from London, we collaborate closely with a small group of artists whose practices are informed by classical balance, symbolism, and material depth.
Instagram: havishamco
In Viburnum, Yaroslav Ponomarenko presents a suspended cluster held in a delicate state of tension, where the natural form is subtly reoriented through restraint and balance. The branch, bound and lifted, introduces a quiet intervention, transforming what would rest into something that hovers between stability and release.
The berries, rendered with careful attention to translucency, gather light within their surface, allowing each form to appear both luminous and weighted. Their arrangement suggests a gentle downward pull, countered by the taut line above, creating a composition that unfolds through opposing forces.
Set against a soft, atmospheric ground, the subject emerges gradually, defined by controlled tonal transitions rather than sharp contrast. The space remains open and measured, allowing the viewer to focus on the relationship between form, light, and suspension.
The work becomes a meditation on fragility and structure, where the organic is quietly shaped by an imposed order, and the moment is held just before resolution.
Oil on gesso board - 20 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.
Seller's Story
Havisham & Co. was founded on the belief that contemporary art can still carry a sense of heritage. Working from London, we collaborate closely with a small group of artists whose practices are informed by classical balance, symbolism, and material depth. Havisham & Co. was founded on the belief that contemporary art can still carry a sense of heritage. Working from London, we collaborate closely with a small group of artists whose practices are informed by classical balance, symbolism, and material depth.
Instagram: havishamco
Details
Artist
Yaroslav Ponomarenko (1982)
Sold with frame
No
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Agent
Edition
Original
Title of artwork
Viburnum
Technique
Oil painting
Signature
Signed
Country of origin
Ukraine
Year
2026
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
20 cm
Width
20 cm
Depiction/theme
Still life
Style
Hyperrealism
Period
2020+
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