The art of "Petrykivka" or “Petrikovka” is an 18th century stylized form of painting floral and plant motives. “Petrykivka Style of Painting” is a remarkable artistic phenomenon of Ukrainian culture, and a characteristic feature of Ukrainian decorative folk art.
From its very beginning in 1772, the first habitants of the Ukrainian village Petrykivka situated in the Dnepropetrovsk oblast region started this unique and enduring Ukrainian folk art that has become well know around the world today.
For a considerable period of time, Petrykivka paintings decorated only the outside walls of houses before they began to be used on other materials — paper, wood panels or canvas. Mineral pigments were used for making paints. Instead of brushes they used short stocks of reed, twigs or even their fingers to apply the paint onto the primed thin layers of clay on the walls. Egg-based paints were used later to do paintings on paper.
Three colors are predominant — red, yellow (or yellow-green), and dark blue. The craftsmen of the village seeing the popularity and demand for this type of art started to produce household tools, chests, boxes, textiles, and paper ware products using the exquisite flowery motifs that reflected the richness of Ukrainian nature.
The tradition of this art has been passed down from one generation to the next becoming more refined and sophisticated by using brushes made of cat hair.
Our featured Petrykivka artist, Lubov Artyomenko, is well known for her very special artistic signature, the Firebird. She has combine the 18th century stylized form of painting floral and plant motives with that of the traditional Firebird which holds a sacred place in Ukrainian and Russian folklore, as a creature shrouded in mystery in many legendary fairy tales where the hero is ordered to capture it. Lubov has captured the essence of Petrykivka and the legendary Firebird as a sense of inspiration, hope, wealth, and happiness.
An intricately detailed solid wood lacquer painted decorative candy bowl in Petrykivka style with the legendary Firebird. Would make a perfect decoration for your kitchen or dining room. Collectible item, signed by the artist. Dia: 8.86". Made in Ukraine
An intricately detailed solid wood lacquer painted decorative candy bowl in Petrykivka style with the legendary Firebird. Would make a perfect decoration or unique collectible. Collectible item, signed by the artist. Dia: 8.86". Made in Ukraine
This intricately detailed solid wood lacquer painted decorative candy bowl is done in the classic Ukrainian Petrykivka art style with flowers and berries. Collectible item, signed by the artist. Dia: 8.86". Made in Ukraine
This one of a kind solid wood lacquer painted decorative wall plate is done in the classic Ukrainian Petrykivka art style with the legendary Firebird. Dia 12.5". Hand made in Ukraine. Collectible item signed by the artist.
This one of a kind solid wood lacquer painted decorative wall plate is done in the classic Ukrainian Petrykivka art style with the legendary Firebird. Dia 9.5". Hand made in Ukraine. Wall plate is signed by the artist.
An intricately detailed solid wood lacquer painted decorative wall plaque in the shape of cutting board. This unique design would be perfect to decorate kitchen or dining room. Collectible item signed by artist. Measures: 13 3/4" x 7". Hand made in Ukrai
Lacquer painted decorative Beer Stein is hand turned from solid wood. The inside is unfinished and not intended to be used with liquids. Beautiful bright accent to your kitchen or dining room décor. H 5.12” dia 4.33”.Handmade Ukrainian folk art collectib
Hand turned from solid wood, this intricately detailed lacquer painted decorative jewelry box is done in the classic Ukrainian Petrykivka art style. The inside is unfinished raw wood. Dia 6.1” h 1.97”. Handmade Ukrainian folk art collectible
Hand turned from solid wood, this intricately detailed lacquer painted decorative jewelry box is done in the classic Ukrainian Petrykivka art style. The inside is unfinished raw wood. Dia 4.7” h 2.75”. Handmade Ukrainian folk art collectible
An intricately detailed solid wood decorative egg on stand lacquer painted in the classic Ukrainian Petrykivka art style with the legendary Firebird. Collectible item, signed by the artist. Made in Ukraine
Traditional wooden lacquer painted Pysanka egg Pertykivka style. Solid wood. Rooster with berries and flowers. Little gift to people you love, bright house decoration and collectible item. 1.77x2.36” 2.56” w stand. Hand Made in Ukraine
An intricately detailed solid wood lacquer painted decorative mortar and pestle in Petrykivka style. Would make a perfect decoration for your kitchen or dining room. Collectible item, signed by artist. Made in Ukraine
Solid wood lacquer painted Mortar and Pestle in the classic Ukrainian Petrykivka art style. The inside of the mortar and the end of the pestle have been left unfinished. Item slightly differs from picture in size and design. Mortar dia 4.75” high 4.5”