Hi! I’m a Russian illustrator, currently based in the west of Ireland. I believe that images are incredibly powerful at telling stories. In relation to a text or independently they can reach our hearts and minds quicker than words, transmit very delicate nuances of feeling and emotion, and create new worlds within the space of a page or a screen. In my work, I use visual language for interpreting narratives and bringing stories to life. Personally, I’m particularly interested in themes related to social issues, psychology, and mental health. I often choose female characters as the protagonists of my illustrations because it feels to me that they’ve been underrepresented in our society.