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A recently-held art exhibition -- The Ukrainian World of Maria Prymachenko -- showcased digital print reproductions of Ukranian folk artist Maria Prymachenko's works. (Source: IIC)
Maria Prymachenko was a self-taught artist who worked in the naïve art style. (Source: IIC)
The artist, who passes away on August 18, 1997 at the age of 88, was awarded the Taras Shevchenko National Prize of Ukraine in 1966. (Source: IIC)
Her paintings, that were displayed at the IIC, new Delhi, were from the collection of National Museum of Ukrainian Folk Decorative Art. (Source: IIC)
The exhibition was presented in collaboration with the Embassy of Ukraine; and Polish Institute, New Delhi, and was inaugurated by H.E. Igor Poliha, Ambassador of Ukraine. (Source: IIC)
Prymachenko also painted on ceramics, drew, and was known for her embroidery work. (Source: IIC)
According to IIc, Maria Prymachaenko's works were "filled with strange creatures, animals, floral motifs, as well as scenes from fairy tales." (Source: IIC)
