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Inspired by a Russian fairy story called Snow Maiden (Snegurochka). A couple who couldn’t conceive envisioned child and created her from snow and she came to life. She lived a sad existence and tried many attempts at living a normal life. The poor, sweet girl melted away as spring returned.

Kira Shaimanova

Toronto Illustrator

Melancholia