Suspilne Mediateka has made available an archival 1987 documentary from Ukrtelefilm, "Hanna Samutina: Self-Portrait," which Proslav flagged on August 14, 2026. The film follows Samutina around Pereiaslav, into her workshop and home, and captures her speaking about the influence of folk traditions, folklore and Ukrainian song on her work. The recording is presented in its original language.
The article summarizes Samutina’s career: born May 1, 1929 in Tashan, she trained in Kyiv, worked at the Dovzhenko film studio as a costume artist, illustrated children’s books for the Veselka publisher, and later produced monumental mosaics and panels while at the Kyiv monumental-decorative combine. On commission for the NII Ezh «Pereiaslav» she created two large panels, "Bread Past" and "Bread Present," covering some 50 square metres over four years. Samutina was known for using unusual materials—shells, glass, straw and other found objects—in her pieces.
To view the documentary, follow the link from Proslav to the Suspilne Mediateka platform; the film is an archival resource for anyone researching or teaching about Kyiv-region visual culture.