Bird Yard – Original Ukrainian Village Oil Painting by Marina Stognieva

The Story Behind the Painting

"Bird Yard" is an original oil painting by Ukrainian artist Marina Stognieva, created on canvas in 2024. The artwork is part of the author's long-term cultural project "Pictures Guide to Ukraine", a series that preserves the atmosphere, traditions and everyday life of different regions of Ukraine through contemporary painting.

This painting was inspired by the artist's childhood memories of the village of Pidhorivka in the Luhansk region of eastern Ukraine, where she was born. Village gardens, blooming flower beds, domestic birds and simple farm buildings formed the landscape of everyday life and became an inseparable part of her memories. Through this work, Marina Stognieva shares not only a place, but also a way of life that has shaped generations of Ukrainians.

"Bird Yard". Oil on canvas. 35 × 45 cm. 2024.

In the foreground, several free-ranging chickens quietly wander around the sunny yard, while colourful hollyhocks, poppies and other summer flowers surround a small countryside shed. Warm sunlight filters through the greenery, creating an atmosphere of peace, harmony and rural tranquillity. The viewer almost feels invited to step into this quiet Ukrainian village morning.

Painted with expressive, energetic brushstrokes, the composition celebrates light rather than precise detail. The artist focuses on the emotions of the place—the warmth of summer, the gentle rhythm of rural life and the beauty hidden in everyday moments. The loose impressionistic technique gives the painting freshness, movement and vibrant colour.

For centuries, domestic birds, vegetable gardens and flower-filled yards have been symbols of Ukrainian village life. They represent self-sufficiency, family traditions, hospitality and a close connection with nature. "Bird Yard" preserves this cultural heritage, reminding viewers of the peaceful rural world that continues to live in memory even when places themselves change with time.

This original painting will appeal to collectors of contemporary Ukrainian art, lovers of rural landscapes and anyone who appreciates authentic cultural heritage expressed through painting. It is a warm and nostalgic artwork that brings the atmosphere of a traditional Ukrainian village into any interior.

Painting detail: a colourful flower garden surrounding a traditional Ukrainian countryside yard.

Painting detail: domestic birds as a symbol of peaceful village life, family traditions and the warmth of the Ukrainian countryside.

Painting Details

Author's Project "Pictures Guide to Ukraine"

"Bird Yard" is part of Marina Stognieva's long-term cultural project "Pictures Guide to Ukraine", created to preserve the landscapes, traditions, architecture and everyday life of Ukraine through contemporary painting.

The Luhansk region holds a special place within this project because it is the artist's homeland. Alongside city views, the collection also celebrates Ukrainian villages, where generations have lived in close connection with nature, family traditions and rural culture.

This painting reflects the peaceful atmosphere of a traditional Ukrainian village—flower gardens, domestic birds, small farm buildings and the quiet rhythm of everyday life. Through works like this, Marina Stognieva preserves the cultural memory of Ukraine and shares its authentic rural heritage with audiences around the world.

Original Artwork & Collectible Fine Art Prints

"Bird Yard" is a unique original painting created as a one-of-a-kind artwork. To enquire about its availability or purchase the original, please contact the artist directly.

Museum-quality collectible fine art prints personally signed by Marina Stognieva are also available. Print sizes, materials, production time and pricing are discussed individually for each order.

For Purchase & Enquiries

If you would like to purchase the original painting "Bird Yard", order a collectible fine art print personally signed by the artist, or receive additional information, please contact Marina Stognieva directly.

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