This captivating painting, «Sunset in Cullera» - was created in early 2023. The inspiration for this artwork came to Oleksiy during a train journey from Gandía to Valencia, passing through the picturesque town of Cullera. This place nestled between the sea and the mountains, with a vast plain that is often flooded, including for agricultural purposes, forming expansive rice fields.

The focal point of the painting is the setting sun, which has already dipped below the horizon, leaving behind a radiant yellow glow on the horizon. The horizon also features small silhouetted black hills that extend into the distant mountains. Above, the evening sky is adorned with deep blue clouds that transition into a striking black, beautifully contrasting with the western sun. The entire spectacle is gracefully mirrored in the flooded meadows below the horizon.

The color palette of the artwork is a harmonious blend of warm and cool tones. The cool, dark shadows and clouds complement the bright, warm yellow line of the horizon. This balance of warm and cool hues enhances the overall tranquility and allure of the scene, evoking a sense of peace and awe as nature's beauty unfolds before the viewer.

«Sunset in Cullera» masterfully captures the magic of dusk, inviting viewers to immerse themselves in the breathtaking beauty of nature's symphony, where the elements of light, color, and serene landscape harmoniously blend into a mesmerizing tableau.