Mariia Prymachenko’s Kind Lion

Everything is possible in the fantastic world of the naïve artist Maria Prymachenko. Even lions can be kind here. And be pink and have blue manes. And walk on chicken feet. Such a combination of parts of different animals into a single amazing creature is one of the main features of the craftswoman’s work.

None of the 3000 paintings by Maria Prymachenko show the same animals or ornaments on their embroidery. The artist’s unique style made her famous in a number of European countries even when she was young. It was recognised through the Shevchenko Prize and honoured by UNESCO.