Press Release

The story of visual artist Viktor Vinichenko is one of profound transformation—a journey from the world of business to the realm of art as a way of healing and self-discovery. A former successful entrepreneur, he turned to painting after a personal tragedy that irrevocably altered his life, leading him to explore new means of expression and connection.

Art became Viktor's sanctuary. His first sketches were guided by an intuitive impulse after a medium suggested he begin drawing without focus on the outcome. This simple act opened a pathway for him to express his grief and inner turmoil, ultimately evolving into a spiritual experience. His artworks are not merely visual compositions; they are reflections of his emotional landscape, capturing different phases of his journey from loss to love, from darkness to light.

Throughout his creative process, the Artist encountered mystical signs that he interpreted as messages from his late beloved, reinforcing his belief that he was guided on a new life path. His work embodies a radiant energy—love breaking through layers of shadowed paint, inviting viewers to explore their own emotions. His paintings exude an energy that resonates with viewers, a palpable force that has drawn audiences at exhibitions in Paris, Milan, Barcelona, and even the Venice Biennale.

Viktor's art stands as a reminder of the importance of preserving our connection to the essence of humanity, especially in an era dominated by digital illusions and artificial realities. In a world increasingly disconnected from authenticity, his mission is to keep the spirit alive through art, serving as a bridge between the material and the spiritual.

His latest series, "Parallel Lives," captures this very tension between the physical and the ethereal. Here, the female form symbolizes the material world, juxtaposed against an unseen but deeply felt creative force—the energy of love and life itself. This series evokes a sense of creation beyond the visible, inviting the viewer to explore the unseen aspects of existence.

In Viktor's words, his vulnerability is a gift: “My art is a living dialogue between the soul and the material world. Through it, I aim to reawaken forgotten emotions, remind us of our connection to the universe, and bring light into the shadows of modern existence.”

Julia Sysalova
Curator, Member of International Association of Art Critics,
Vice President of Institute of Mediterranean Culture,
Founder of Art Communication School