“Fragrant Tangerine” by Yaroslav Ponomarenko is a refined still life that celebrates the colour, texture and quiet sensuality of citrus fruit. Against a deep black background, a whole tangerine with glossy green leaves is accompanied by a peeled fruit, its segments exposed, and a loose piece of curling peel. The arrangement captures the moment between wholeness and transformation, inviting the viewer to imagine the fresh scent of the fruit and the tactile pleasure of peeling it. The painting combines careful observation with dramatic chiaroscuro, using warm orange tones, subtle highlights and rich shadows to give the fruit a convincing sense of volume. The restrained composition recalls the tradition of classical still life painting, while its intimate subject and contemporary presentation make it equally suited to modern interiors. An evocative work for collectors of fruit still life, botanical subjects and traditional realist painting. Unique SKU: HCO-YAP-FRA-2026-010 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. Please note, the certificate for this artwork will be provided electronically upon request.