Yaroslav Ponomarenko (1982) - Juicy Tomato
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Juicy Tomato is a 2026 oil painting by Ukrainian artist Yaroslav Ponomarenko (born 1982), a signed original still life in hyperrealist style, measuring 30 cm by 20 cm with the subject described as a tomato with its stem and leaves.
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Juicy Tomato is a finely observed still life by Ukrainian artist Yaroslav Ponomarenko (b. 1982), presenting a ripe, vividly red tomato against a deep black background. The fruit is shown together with its stem and fresh green leaves, creating a simple yet highly effective composition.
Ponomarenko’s approach combines traditional still-life painting with a contemporary sense of restraint. The intense red of the tomato contrasts sharply with the dark ground, while carefully rendered highlights emphasise its smooth, organic surface and natural volume. The hanging composition gives the work an unusual vertical rhythm, with the slender stem and leaves extending above and around the fruit.
The painting demonstrates the artist’s attention to realistic observation, natural textures, tonal contrast and controlled lighting. Despite its modest subject, the composition has a strong visual presence, transforming an everyday vegetable into a carefully considered study of colour, form and nature.
The work is oil on fibreboard, signed by the artist, and dated 2026. The reverse bears the artist’s handwritten identification of the work, including the title, year, medium and dimensions.
A distinctive contemporary still life suited to collectors of realist painting, botanical art, food still life and contemporary figurative art.
Signed by the artist on the reverse.
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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
Juicy Tomato is a finely observed still life by Ukrainian artist Yaroslav Ponomarenko (b. 1982), presenting a ripe, vividly red tomato against a deep black background. The fruit is shown together with its stem and fresh green leaves, creating a simple yet highly effective composition.
Ponomarenko’s approach combines traditional still-life painting with a contemporary sense of restraint. The intense red of the tomato contrasts sharply with the dark ground, while carefully rendered highlights emphasise its smooth, organic surface and natural volume. The hanging composition gives the work an unusual vertical rhythm, with the slender stem and leaves extending above and around the fruit.
The painting demonstrates the artist’s attention to realistic observation, natural textures, tonal contrast and controlled lighting. Despite its modest subject, the composition has a strong visual presence, transforming an everyday vegetable into a carefully considered study of colour, form and nature.
The work is oil on fibreboard, signed by the artist, and dated 2026. The reverse bears the artist’s handwritten identification of the work, including the title, year, medium and dimensions.
A distinctive contemporary still life suited to collectors of realist painting, botanical art, food still life and contemporary figurative art.
Signed by the artist on the reverse.
⸻
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)
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Edition
Original
Title of artwork
Juicy Tomato
Technique
Oil painting
Signature
Signed
Country of origin
Ukraine
Year
2026
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
30 cm
Width
20 cm
Depiction/theme
Still life
Style
Hyperrealism
Period
2020+
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