Kosiv Ceramics
Kosiv painted ceramics, a vibrant expression of Hutsul folk art dating back to the 16th–17th centuries, are characterized by a green, yellow, and brown palette on a white ground, featuring geometric, floral, and narrative motifs. In 2019, Kosiv's painted ceramics were inscribed on the UNESCO Intangible Heritage List. This exhibition presents works by classic and contemporary masters, including P. Tsvilyk, N. Verbivs’ka, V. Shvets, and others.
Ceramics Gallery
Ceramics Vitrine
Artisans
Vasyl’ Shvets’
A contemporary artist, creates large vases, plates, and tiles in which traditional Hutsul motifs take on a modern expression. His works are rich in narratives, depicting holidays, everyday life, and legends, and are held in museums and private collections.
Vasyl' and Oleksandra Shvets'
Pavlina Tsvilyk
(1891–1964)
One of the most renowned Kosiv ceramic artists, she created utilitarian and decorative objects with clearly defined traditional forms. She favoured yellow, using it generously and in her own distinctive way. Her works had a significant influence on the development of the Kosiv ceramic school and its subsequent formation.
Nadiya Verbivs’ka
(1929–2011)
An integrated traditional ornamentation with a modern sense of form. Her works were characterized by clear composition, harmonious colors, and subtle rhythm. She upheld the traditions of the Kosiv school, preserving continuity while expanding its artistic possibilities.