Yaroslav Ponomarenko (1982) - Raspberries in Glass

Yaroslav Ponomarenko’s “Raspberries in Glass” is a contemporary still life that transforms a simple arrangement of ripe raspberries into an intimate study of colour, light and transparency. Set against a deep, almost black background, the vivid crimson fruit rises from an elegant glass coupe, while several scattered berries rest quietly below. The restrained composition gives the subject a timeless presence, balancing sensual abundance with an atmosphere of stillness and contemplation.

Painted in oil, the work combines meticulous observation with a classical still life sensibility. Rich reds emerge from the darkness with remarkable depth, while the delicate reflections and transparency of the glass create a subtle dialogue between light and shadow. The dramatic chiaroscuro, limited palette and careful rendering of natural textures place this contemporary painting within the enduring tradition of European still life, while retaining a distinctly modern sense of simplicity and atmosphere.

Unique SKU: HCO-YAP-RIG-2026-01

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.

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