Illo Elysium is Anastasiia's exhibition of her imaginary creatures devised while she lives in Hà Nội from 2020 until now. "It is fascinating to see a mix of Eastern and Western culture and arts in illustrations," she said to Việt Nam News. Anastasiia and her husband initially visited Việt Nam at the end of 2019 at the suggestion of a friend of a friend. “My husband and I arrived in Việt Nam in 2019 with only one suitcase, and we have stayed here for four years, still with that suitcase,” she said. What Anastasiia enjoys most about Việt Nam is the mountainous scenery and hiking, which inspire her creative journey.

Source: Viet Nam News November 02, 2023 05:16 UTC