​“My earliest memories are of people’s faces. Even as a child, I sensed that every expression carried not only the stories people chose to share, but also the ones they kept hidden. It was only years later, as an art student, that I learned to articulate this intuition: human experience leaves an imprint on the countenance. This realization is what draws me to painting people—whether through portraiture or more complex figurative compositions,” - Berdichevsky.

Victoria Berdichevsky is a classically trained visual artist specializing in costume design for theatre and ballet, figure drawing and landscapes. Her background in set and costume design for theatre and film deeply informs her work. Costumes, architectural styles and the material culture of various historical periods and societies provide an endless source of inspiration, enriching the narratives within her paintings. She is the third generation in her family to pursue art professionally. Born in Moscow, Russia, Victoria graduated from the renowned Surikov College of Fine Arts and went on to earn a Master’s degree in Stage and Costume Design from the Moscow Art Theatre School. In 1988, she moved to Toronto, Canada, where she worked as an artist with Anna Art Publishing. In 2022, Victoria relocated to Slinger, Wisconsin, to be closer to her family.

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