Yaroslav Ponomarenko (1982) - Sweet

“Sweet” by Yaroslav Ponomarenko depicts three carefully arranged chocolate pralines against a deep, almost black background. One has been cut open to reveal its layered filling, while another displays an intricate ridged surface. Their rich brown tones and delicate highlights create a subtle play of light across the glossy chocolate, giving the composition an inviting sense of depth and texture.

This intimate still life draws on the tradition of classical food painting, transforming a familiar indulgence into a study of form, surface and light. The restrained composition and dramatic chiaroscuro focus attention on the chocolates themselves, while the meticulous rendering of their textures demonstrates the artist’s attention to detail. Through its warm palette and quiet atmosphere, the painting celebrates the visual pleasure of everyday objects and the timeless appeal of still-life art.

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Unique SKU: HCO-YAP-SWT-2018-012

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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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