A display of paintings dedicated to Russian fairytales is set to open in New York.

Following in the footsteps of the great Bilibin and Kandinsky, US-based artist Ana Tzarev has created her own series of works depicting scenes from the time-honored fairy tales popular throughout Russia.  

The artist, who was born in Croatia in 1937, is paying tribute to her Slavic heritage. Using her own childhood memories, and inspired by a love for the stories known and cherished by many generations of Russians and other Slavs, Tzarev created a body of illustrations many will find familiar.

Tzarev's works reflect the moral aspects and unique messages of the tales, including themes of friendship, betrayal and love. Yet her artistic method is somewhat uncommon for today’s painters: she combines traditional styles to illustrate fairy tales with her own vision – in vibrant color and texture.

In her art, the artist has turned many times to her Slavic roots. Having grown up in Croatia, she later lived in New Zealand. Her global travels resulted in powerful large-scale paintings featuring scenes of daily life, reflecting her own insight into the history and cultural heritage of the countries she has visited.