Hanna Sobachko-Shostak

Hanna Shostak (Соба́чко-Шоста́к Га́нна; Sobachko; 1883–1965) was a folk painter of Ukraine. She was a member of the USSR Union of Artists and Master of Folk Art of the UkSSR (Майстер народного мистецтва УРСР).

Life
She was born in 1883 in Skoptsi, Poltava Governorate and she had a rudimentary education. Her interest in skill in art was largely self-taught. She came under the influence of mentors that included Aleksandra Ekster. With their guidance her folk art designs were used for carpets. The carpets won awards.

In 1963–1964 her designs were featured on Ukrainian stamps. She became a member of the USSR Union of Artists and Master of Folk Art of the UkSSR (Майстер народного мистецтва УРСР).