Viktoria Chikalo is a London-based photographer. Viktoria studied Geography at Ivan Franko National University of Lviv in Ukraine. But she has continuously photographed those around her. Through her passion for photography, storytelling and her own life experience, she has developed a vision - with a current of sensitive observation. Since May 2022 she has been living and working in London.
Her work has been featured in the UK and International media including, British Journal of Photography, 'ELLE', British news media, national daily UK newspaper 'Daily express', etc. Her image of an English comedian, Jo Brand, has been selected as a winning image Portrait of Britain Award 2023. The image has been exhibited nationally as part of the UK's biggest annual Portrait of Britain exhibition by the British Journal of Photography in partnership with JCDecaux, and also being featured in the Portrait of Britain book Vol 6 in collaboration with Bluecoat Press. This work tells a story of ‘vulnerability’. In 2022 was held an exhibition of her own project at 'Roseslottet outdoor Art Museum' in Oslo, telling sensitive stories addressing the experience of the war in Ukraine.
'Photography has always been more than just making work for me. It is about creating a real connection and story. Something that is personal to me. '