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Maria Prymachenko

@mprymachenko.bsky.social

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Fan account of Maria Prymachenko, a Ukrainian village folk art painter, representative of naïve art. 1909-1997 Automated thanks to @andreitr.bsky.social and @botfrens.bsky.social

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Maria Prymachenko @mprymachenko.bsky.social · 4h

Pigeon and Dove https://www.wikiart.org/en/maria-primachenko/pigeon-and-dove-1982

Maria Primachenko's "Pigeon and Dove" features two intricately patterned birds nestled among a vibrant display of orange and red flowers, set against a deep blue background. Primachenko, celebrated for her unique Ukrainian folk art style, combines bold colors and symmetrical designs that evoke a sense of harmony and peace.

Maria Prymachenko @mprymachenko.bsky.social · 6h

A Coward Went A-Hunting https://www.wikiart.org/en/maria-primachenko/a-coward-went-a-hunting-1983

“A Coward Went A-Hunting” by Maria Primachenko features a whimsical scene with a man perched atop a vibrant, blooming tree while two pigs below peer up towards him. Infused with bright colors and elaborate folk motifs, the artwork reflects Primachenko's unique integration of Ukrainian folk art traditions and fantasy.

Maria Prymachenko @mprymachenko.bsky.social · 21h

Red Snowball Tree Blooms Over a Well https://www.wikiart.org/en/maria-primachenko/red-snowball-tree-blooms-over-a-well-1982

This artwork by Maria Primachenko features vibrant folkloric motifs, depicting a colorful landscape with stylized trees and traditional Ukrainian figures. The bright and intricate composition highlights Primachenko’s distinctive use of patterns and symbolism drawn from her cultural heritage, portraying harmony between humans and nature.

Maria Prymachenko @mprymachenko.bsky.social · 1d

My dear has fallen in love with brigadier https://www.wikiart.org/en/maria-primachenko/my-dear-has-fallen-in-love-with-brigadier-1972

This artwork by Maria Primachenko features a folkloric style with bold, vibrant colors and intricate patterns, capturing the spirit of Ukrainian peasant life. The central figure, dressed in traditional attire, is set against a rustic house, reflecting Primachenko's deep connection to her cultural heritage.

Maria Prymachenko @mprymachenko.bsky.social · 1d

Tiger Laughs https://www.wikiart.org/en/maria-primachenko/tiger-laughs-1982

Maria Primachenko's vibrant artwork, "Tiger Laughs," features a whimsically patterned tiger adorned with floral designs against a bright orange backdrop. Known for her unique folk-inspired style, Primachenko's work often blends mythical elements with a cheerful, colorful aesthetic.

Maria Prymachenko @mprymachenko.bsky.social · 1d

Wild Bull and Raven Are Friends https://www.wikiart.org/en/maria-primachenko/wild-bull-and-raven-are-friends-1983

"Wild Bull and Raven Are Friends" by Maria Primachenko showcases her unique folkloric style with vividly patterned animals, harmonizing in a whimsical landscape. The artwork reflects the Ukrainian artist's imaginative vision, known for blending fantastical elements with vibrant symbolism.

Maria Prymachenko @mprymachenko.bsky.social · 2d

Taras Hryhorovych Shevchenko Arrives From His Exile to Flowering Ukraine https://www.wikiart.org/en/maria-primachenko/taras-hryhorovych-shevchenko-arrives-from-his-exile-to-flowering-ukraine-1968

This vibrant artwork by Maria Primachenko depicts Taras Hryhorovych Shevchenko surrounded by lush, colorful blooms, symbolizing his return to a flourishing Ukraine. The use of bright green and red hues, along with traditional folk motifs, creates a sense of celebration and cultural revival.

Maria Prymachenko @mprymachenko.bsky.social · 2d

Don't Feast Your Eyes on Other People's Bread https://www.wikiart.org/en/maria-primachenko/don-t-feast-your-eyes-on-other-people-s-bread-1983

This artwork, "Don't Feast Your Eyes on Other People's Bread," by Maria Primachenko, features a vibrant arrangement of stylized flowers and a basket on a vivid pink background, reflecting her unique expression of Ukrainian folk art. Primachenko, celebrated for her fantastical and colorful designs, often infused her works with cultural symbolism and moral messages.

Maria Prymachenko @mprymachenko.bsky.social · 2d

Beaver https://www.wikiart.org/en/maria-primachenko/beaver-1979

This vibrant artwork by Maria Primachenko features a fantastical creature set against a bold pink background, characterized by a rich blue body adorned with yellow fish patterns and a sun-like, decorative face. Primachenko, a celebrated Ukrainian folk artist, is renowned for her colorful, imaginative style, merging folkloric and mythical themes.

Maria Prymachenko @mprymachenko.bsky.social · 3d

Peacock and crocodile https://www.wikiart.org/en/maria-primachenko/peacock-and-crocodile-1937

"Peacock and Crocodile" by Maria Primachenko showcases her unique blend of Ukrainian folk art, characterized by vivid colors and imaginative creatures. The artwork features a vibrant peacock entwined with a fantastical crocodile, reflecting Primachenko's surreal and whimsical style.

Maria Prymachenko @mprymachenko.bsky.social · 3d

Black Beast https://www.wikiart.org/en/maria-primachenko/black-beast-1936

"Black Beast" by Maria Primachenko depicts an imaginative creature adorned with vibrant patterns, demonstrating the artist's signature fusion of Ukrainian folk art and surrealism. Primachenko's enchanting style brings to life a fantastical animal interacting with stylized flora, inviting viewers into her whimsical world.

Maria Prymachenko @mprymachenko.bsky.social · 3d

Lovely Spring, What Did You Bring? https://www.wikiart.org/en/maria-primachenko/lovely-spring-what-did-you-bring-1977

"Lovely Spring, What Did You Bring?" by Maria Primachenko showcases vibrant orange flowers in full bloom, arranged in a blue patterned vase. The scene is brought to life with whimsical birds and lush greenery set against a bright yellow backdrop, highlighting Primachenko’s distinctive use of folk art style to convey joy and growth.

Maria Prymachenko @mprymachenko.bsky.social · 4d

Ukrainian Dough Looks Into Every House https://www.wikiart.org/en/maria-primachenko/ukrainian-dough-looks-into-every-house-1977

This vibrant work by Maria Primachenko depicts a dreamlike interpretation of Ukrainian tradition, featuring a decorative bread adorned with intricate floral and bird patterns. Primachenko's folk art style brings life to the piece, filled with bold colors and symbolic imagery representing cultural richness and warmth.

Maria Prymachenko @mprymachenko.bsky.social · 4d

At the Well https://www.wikiart.org/en/maria-primachenko/at-the-well-1969

"At the Well" by Maria Primachenko showcases her signature blend of vibrant colors and intricate folk motifs, depicting a rural scene where figures gather around a traditional well surrounded by richly decorated flora and fauna. The work captures the whimsical and imaginative essence of Primachenko’s art, reflecting her ability to transform simple village life into enchanting tableaux.

Maria Prymachenko @mprymachenko.bsky.social · 5d

Wild and Big-Eared https://www.wikiart.org/en/maria-primachenko/wild-and-big-eared-1977

Wild and Big-Eared

Maria Prymachenko @mprymachenko.bsky.social · 5d

Ukrainian Dancers https://www.wikiart.org/en/maria-primachenko/ukrainian-dancers-1983

"Ukrainian Dancers," part of Maria Primachenko's collection, showcases her signature folk art style marked by vibrant colors and whimsical motifs. The artwork features two stylized, mythical birds in dynamic poses, surrounded by vivid blue flowers, reflecting Primachenko's deep roots in Ukrainian culture and tradition.

Maria Prymachenko @mprymachenko.bsky.social · 5d

Seagulls in the Boat https://www.wikiart.org/en/maria-primachenko/seagulls-in-the-boat-1965

Seagulls in the Boat

Maria Prymachenko @mprymachenko.bsky.social · 6d

Shepherds https://www.wikiart.org/en/maria-primachenko/shepherds-1959

The artwork titled "Shepherds" by Maria Primachenko features a vibrant, folkloric landscape alive with oversized flowers, colorful wildlife, and whimsical creatures. Primachenko's work is renowned for its imaginative and fantastical imagery, reflecting her connections to Ukrainian folk art and deep appreciation for nature.

Maria Prymachenko @mprymachenko.bsky.social · 6d

This Beast is Making Magic https://www.wikiart.org/en/maria-primachenko/this-beast-is-making-magic-1983

"This Beast is Making Magic" by Maria Primachenko features a fantastical creature adorned with vibrant floral and botanical motifs, set against a lush, green backdrop. Primachenko's work, rooted in Ukrainian folk art, is celebrated for its intricate patterns and vivid color palette that evoke a sense of whimsy and enchantment.

Maria Prymachenko @mprymachenko.bsky.social · 6d

A Bunch of Red Flowers on Read Army Day https://www.wikiart.org/en/maria-primachenko/a-bunch-of-red-flowers-on-read-army-day-1970

This artwork, titled "A Bunch of Red Flowers on Red Army Day," features intricate and vibrant floral designs, a hallmark of Maria Primachenko's folk art-inspired style. Set against a vivid blue background, the stylized blossoms and leaves display her unique ability to blend traditional Ukrainian motifs with imaginative elements.

Maria Prymachenko @mprymachenko.bsky.social · 7d

The Lark https://www.wikiart.org/en/maria-primachenko/the-lark-1976

This vibrant artwork titled "The Lark" by Maria Primachenko features a fantastical bird adorned with bold, fiery patterns in shades of red and orange set against a bright yellow background. Primachenko's style is rooted in the rich traditions of Ukrainian folk art, characterized by its whimsical and imaginative creatures.

Maria Prymachenko @mprymachenko.bsky.social · 7d

Blue Ox https://www.wikiart.org/en/maria-primachenko/blue-ox-1947

Blue Ox

Maria Prymachenko @mprymachenko.bsky.social · 7d

Two Kites https://www.wikiart.org/en/maria-primachenko/two-kites-1982

This artwork, titled "Two Kites" from Maria Primachenko's collection, showcases her distinctive style featuring vibrant colors and intricate patterns, which are characteristic of traditional Ukrainian folk art. The depiction of the two whimsical blue birds surrounded by floral motifs captures the joyful and imaginative spirit of her work.

Maria Prymachenko @mprymachenko.bsky.social · 7d

Menagerie https://www.wikiart.org/en/maria-primachenko/menagerie-1977

"Menagerie," from the collection by Maria Primachenko, showcases vibrant, fantastical creatures characterized by whimsical patterns and striking colors, emblematic of Ukrainian folk art. Primachenko, celebrated for her imaginative and mythical motifs, brings a magical, dreamlike quality to her work with intricate details and bold contrasts.

Maria Prymachenko @mprymachenko.bsky.social · 8d

Ola Man and Old Woman Carry a Turnip https://www.wikiart.org/en/maria-primachenko/ola-man-and-old-woman-carry-a-turnip-1983

This artwork by Maria Primachenko depicts a whimsical scene where an old man and woman carry a gigantic turnip, accompanied by a colorful folk procession of animals under a vibrant, floral landscape. Primachenko's works are celebrated for their exuberant color palette and intricate decorative patterns, reflecting Ukrainian folk art traditions.