If you look at the negative space between the tree trunks and branches, you may see a naked women.
According to Shupliak art, the female figure is believed to represent a mermaid called called Berehynia from the ancient Slavic religion.
Many followers believed that she was the spirit who protected rivers, reservoirs and lakes.
The surrealistic oil painting was crafted in 1991 and is believed to depict a character from Eastern Slavic mythology – but what does is mean?
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