In Slavic and Central Asian folklore, women who are cast aside or "left behind" are said to find new life in nature, transforming into spectral demons that haunt rivers and mountain passes. Known as Boginka, these spirits are both dangerous and protective, embodying a fierce connection to the wild. By using molten beeswax and deep, earthy pigments, Klara of the Laughing Roses brings these haunting Pagan figures to life, their intense expressions and natural scenery reflecting the duality of their nature. Although Boginka are often described as dangerous, ugly, and feared, Klara imagines them as beautiful creatures—vessels of femininity that, even in abandonment, hold an undeniable allure and natural strength- much like the scenery they embody.
