Prymachenko died in 1997 at the age of 88. (Source: Maria Prymachenko Family Foundation/Facebook) Amid the ongoing invasion of Russian forces in Ukraine, millions of artworks and monuments are at an increased risk of destruction. As such, history museum in Ivankiv town, Kyiv Oblast, was also destroyed by a Russian attack, according to Ustyna Stefanchuk, an art collector, reported the Kyiv Independent.
The museum housed 25 famous works of prominent Ukrainian artist Maria Prymachenko that were reportedly burned by the attack.
Confirming the report, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ukraine, tweeted, “As a result of Russian invasion, about 25 works by outstanding artist Maria Prymachenko were burned. The paintings were stored in Ivankiv Museum, Kyiv Region.”
“She created world-famous masterpieces. Her special gift and talent captivated Pablo Picasso,” it added, sharing a painting titled ‘Two-headed chicken, 1977’ by Prymachenko.
As a result of ๐ท๐บ invasion, about 25 works by outstanding ๐บ๐ฆ artist Mariia Pryimachenko were burned. The paintings were stored in Ivankiv Museum, Kyiv region. She created world-famous masterpieces. Her special gift and talent captivated Pablo Picasso.
๐ผ๏ธโTwo-headed chicken, 1977โ pic.twitter.com/dfAyfkn1k9โ MFA of Ukraine ๐บ๐ฆ (@MFA_Ukraine) February 28, 2022
However, according to the Maria Prymachenko Family Foundation, which manages the artist’s catalogue and is run by her great-granddaughter, all of the museum’s Prymachenko paintings were successfully rescued by a local resident, CNN reported.
Elucidating the same, the foundation’s partner, lawyer Natalia Gnatiuk said, “One heroic man managed to take the paintings away from the fire. There are 14 of them, but they are still not safe.” Further, two ceramic works are believed to have been burned during the attack on the museum.
The local history museum in #Ivankiv #Kyiv region burned down as the result of the ongoing fighting and invasion #RussiaUkraine. pic.twitter.com/51VB3eh1fS
โ Bogdan Voron (@Bogdan_Voron) February 28, 2022
“After this war finishes, this is the first heroic story we will tell,” Gnatiuk added, hinting at the bravery of the local resident who saved the paintings.
One of the country’s best-known artists, Prymachenko was a Ukrainian folk art painter who worked in the naรฏve art style. A self-taught artist, her works drew from local mythology and folklore, making her an icon of Ukrainian national identity. From paintings and embroidery to ceramics, Prymachenko combined traditional Ukrainian motifs in varied ways. Her works were exhibited all over the world and have also featured on stamps and coins in the country.
Currently, around 650 of Prymachenko’s works are held in the collection of the National Folk Decorative Art Museum in Kyiv.
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