Viacheslav Atroshenko: A Painter of Light and Shadow Viacheslav Atroshenko (1935-1994) remains a captivating figure in the landscape of Russian and European art, a master of evocative scenes that blend elements of folk tradition with a distinctly modern sensibility. Born in Shanghai amidst the complexities of his Ukrainian émigré family’s journey, Atroshenko's formative years were steeped in cultural duality – the vibrant energy of Ch…