Clothing holds the key to the deep meanings inSimona Ruschevas vivid paintings.

In theGalacticseries of paintings, Ruscheva’s heritage is a starting point for examining universal ideas.

Not only does it help emphasize symbolism, but it also describes who these people are.

Portrait Paintings by Simona Ruscheva

The clothing is also what holds the figure together and what gives it a physical shape, she adds.

Portrait Paintings by Simona Ruscheva

Portrait Paintings by Simona Ruscheva

Portrait Paintings by Simona Ruscheva

Portrait Paintings by Simona Ruscheva