Maria Prymachenko (1909–1997) one of the most renowned Ukrainian artists. Her work holds immense significance for Ukrainian culture and is considered a national treasure.
The main themes of her art:
- Fantastic animals (lions, dragons, birds).
-Nature (plants, flowers, trees).
- Scenes of rural life.

Her works often carried deep symbolism, reflecting folk beliefs, traditions, and a profound love for her native land.
Ukrainian legends, myths, and folk songs had a significant influence on her creativity.

Many of her paintings were destroyed during the Russian shelling of the Ivankiv Museum in 2022, but some were saved by local residents.