VIACHESLAV FIANTSEV (VF) was born in Russia. As a well known photographer, film director, decorator and self taught artist, Viacheslav dedicated his life fully to art and sculpture when he moved to New Zealand in 1999. Since then his works were seen in several major exhibitions. Viacheslav's paintings are a symphony of colours; they reflect his romantic nature and unconditional love for life.  VF's works appear in private collections around the world including New Zealand, Australia, USA, Russia, Armenia, Switzerland and Italy.     VF also expresses himself as a writer and has published a book of poetry with his own graphic illustrations.  You can read some of his poems here Writing (in Russian) ”Every painting, like a piece of music, should make people feel and think and make your heart and soul better. There is magic everywhere, you just need to be able to see it...”