Yaroslav Ponomarenko (1982) - Bees on a Plum
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Bees on a Plum is an original oil painting by Yaroslav Ponomarenko (born 1982) from Ukraine, 30 × 20 cm, a still life in hyperrealism, signed and dated 2026, in excellent condition.
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“Bees on a Plum” presents a small cluster of ripe plums nestled among richly textured green leaves, emerging from a deep, almost black background. Their skins shimmer with violet, burgundy and cool blue highlights, while a delicate bee rests on the foremost fruit, introducing a subtle moment of life into the stillness. The restrained composition draws the eye towards the luminous fruit and the intricate details of the leaves, allowing light and shadow to shape the scene.
Yaroslav Ponomarenko approaches the traditional fruit still life with a careful attention to natural texture, colour and atmosphere. The dramatic chiaroscuro recalls the intimate intensity of classical still-life painting, while the luminous reflections on the plums lend the composition a quiet, contemporary character. Balancing botanical detail with a dark, contemplative setting, the painting celebrates the beauty of ordinary natural forms and the delicate relationship between fruit, foliage and insect.
Unique SKU: HCO-YAP-PLU-2026-015
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
“Bees on a Plum” presents a small cluster of ripe plums nestled among richly textured green leaves, emerging from a deep, almost black background. Their skins shimmer with violet, burgundy and cool blue highlights, while a delicate bee rests on the foremost fruit, introducing a subtle moment of life into the stillness. The restrained composition draws the eye towards the luminous fruit and the intricate details of the leaves, allowing light and shadow to shape the scene.
Yaroslav Ponomarenko approaches the traditional fruit still life with a careful attention to natural texture, colour and atmosphere. The dramatic chiaroscuro recalls the intimate intensity of classical still-life painting, while the luminous reflections on the plums lend the composition a quiet, contemporary character. Balancing botanical detail with a dark, contemplative setting, the painting celebrates the beauty of ordinary natural forms and the delicate relationship between fruit, foliage and insect.
Unique SKU: HCO-YAP-PLU-2026-015
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
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Artist
Yaroslav Ponomarenko (1982)
Title of artwork
Bees on a Plum
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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