Victoria Ivanova is a Russian photographer and conceptual still life artist based in Moscow.
“Just one single photo can convey so much more than even a long story. This is why I love photography.”
She is a senior lecturer at a university with a Ph.D. in Economics, and also works as a PR manager. She is a member of the International Federation of Photographic Art (FIAP). She prefers to create stories rather than wait for them, seeing herself as a “constructor” rather than a “hunter” in photography. Her impatience led her to become a still life photographer.
Her award-winning “Pear Project” began in childhood when she drew faces on fruit with ink pens. The series won the Grand Prix at Russian Photo Week and was exhibited at Slavic Art Weeks in Berlin. She has also created notable projects like “Chess” and “Time”, and continues to explore new themes. Her work has been exhibited in Russia and other countries.
She draws inspiration from photographers like Chema Madoz, Vlad Artazov, and Constantin Voronov. She also finds inspiration in the work of fellow photographers on 1X.com. She is currently working on a tulip project and exploring children’s portraiture. Her images are known for their rich storytelling and imaginative use of everyday objects.
She believes that a still life photo lets her tell her own story. She divides photographers into hunters and constructors, preferring to create worlds rather than wait for them. Her work is a reflection of her inner world and her desire to share her vision with others. She continues to push the boundaries of her craft.
In still life’s quiet, stories start,
A pear, a chess piece, and the heart.
She builds a world without a sound,
Where ordinary things are crowned.
Through lens and light, she weaves a tale,
Where visions never seem to fail.
A constructor of dreams so grand,
She shares her soul across the land.