Yaroslav Ponomarenko (1982) - Persimmon and Ladybug

“Persimmon and Ladybug” by Yaroslav Ponomarenko presents two ripe persimmons arranged in a shallow dish, accompanied by a leafy branch that extends across the foreground. A small red ladybug rests on one of the leaves, introducing a delicate detail into the otherwise still composition. The warm orange and reddish tones of the fruit emerge from a deep, dark background, creating an intimate atmosphere shaped by contrast and carefully observed natural forms.

The painting draws on the tradition of classical still-life art, combining realistic detail with a restrained, dramatic use of light. The textured skins of the persimmons, the veined leaves and the subtle presence of the ladybug reveal the artist’s attention to the beauty of ordinary natural objects. Through its rich chiaroscuro and quiet composition, the work celebrates the richness of nature while suggesting the delicate relationship between fruit, foliage and the small forms of life that inhabit them.

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Unique SKU: HCO-YAP-PER-2026-010

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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.

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