I met Viktor and Ida through my grandmother, Countess Tatiana Tarnovskaya, and they instantly felt like family. Viktor and Ida are very different artists, yet there is a clear bond – the extreme intensity and Nirvana-like repose in their imagery, strangely combined. Very Russian, and at the same time something of the cosmos, something of Ancient Greece, something of the earth, the land and the sky. Ida’s female images distantly remind me of the dewatas of Siem Reap, but animated with the intelligence and spirit of the distant future. Others could be wives in Churleonis’ “Fairy Tale of the Kings”. Long lines of riveting images pass before our eyes. Exotic flowers have a life of their own, heavens breathe with enlightenment and hope…. Mysterious music, which has not been written yet. Mandelstam’s Silentium…. Viktor’s stones emanate majestic power, vibrant green fluorescent protein of seaweeds promises constant renewal. Luminescent, translucent water is the source of all life, and then there is an ancient shield, an opalescent ancient sword, a helmet, all atop a strange horse-like gawky creature – Don Quixote? His recent mosaic stained glass work is strictly canonical yet strangely futuristic too – the new technique creating a color scheme which has never been seen before, which raises the spirit of the believer to new heights. The artist’s spirit is always in motion, always searching. It is no surprise that his best friend, apart from Ida of course – I see these two as two sides of one whole, -- is Fyodor Konyukhov , the only person in the world who reached the North Pole three times and climbed the Everest twice. I love Viktor and Ida equally and love to watch their never-ending journey to new heights of harmony and discovery. They never stop, so when I wish them to continue, I know that my wish will be granted.

"The paintings of Viktor and Ida evoke a lot of associations in me and radiate powerful energy. And the Church is amazing!"

I have known these wonderful artists for many years and I never tire of admiring their talent, ingenuity and hard work. Look at Don Quixote Victor Grabowski. How proudly he saddled his Rocinante and firmly pursued his goal. And not surprisingly, it was all created from natural stones and transferred to canvas. Victor is a virtuoso master of all painting techniques, but he also invented the unique technique of stained glass mosaic, which creates the effect of movement of figures under different lighting conditions. Ida is a completely rare colourist, conveying not only the finest shades, but also the air of her paintings. Her brush and her kind heroes are immediately recognizable.

"Very beautiful and original
embodied the Byzantine style of iconography
in your stained glass mosaic. "

"Vitya and Ida, dear ones, what a joy it is to see your paintings and realize our work as a reflection of God's peace in souls and on canvases. How great that we are different!"

Levitan's teacher Savrasov said that you don't need to write out larks, but you need to show their singing. Victor Grabovsky's paintings, frescoes and stained-glass windows exude fascinating music, favorably allowing us to quietly sing along to the artist's works, joining the numerous chorus of admirers of his skill.

Vitya, you have always been a deep thinker. I see it both in your "wise stones" and in the "raging sea". Yes, and Zinaida was sent to you so that you constantly think about the Eternal.

We met Viktor in 2017, almost a year after the death of my father, the writer Fyodorov Vitaly Nikolaevich. Dad and Victor were friends, and Victor kindly undertook to paint his portrait, which now hangs in our house in the most prominent place. When looking at him, the pope seems to come to life, with such skill the artist conveyed not only the appearance of his father, but also his aspiration to God in his gaze. I would like to note Victor's skill as a great portraitist and landscape painter. And, of course, a special place in his work is occupied by murals in the temple and magnificent mosaics!

Dear Ida, I didn't think you had so many talents! No, I thought about it, but I had no idea. It's hard to convey my admiration! I kneel! The admirer of your talents.

Even one genius in the family is more than enough, and two is too much! Congratulations!