Some of the pieces on display at Town Hall are fragments of watercolors painted by Ryazanova as illustrations for Marge Pärnits' children's book "Mustikas ja maruline jooks," published last fall, the city government said in a press release.

Others, however, are floral and hedgehog-spiky memories of moments that she has gifted to friends and acquaintances.

"Doing the illustrations for the 'Mustikas' stories reminded me of how much I've always really loved watercolor," Ryazanova said after completing her first ever children's book illustrations. Since then, she has been illustrator for two children's books, and her mind is already on a third.

Ryazanova was born, raised and attended school in Ukraine. She is a graduate of the Kharkiv State Academy of Design and Fine Arts whose work previously focused primarily on murals, frescoes, interior design and 3D visualizations.

Since spring 2022, the artist has been living in Tartu, where she has been exploring the world of children's book illustration and drawing squirrels and other animals.

The exhibition will remain open through the end of September.

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