Yiorgos Michael is a self-taught visual artist and poet. His work consists of photographic essays inspired by personal experiences and deal with themes like aging, identity, and social norms. These narratives fuse deliberately captured images with moments of serendipity, allowing unexpected elements to enhance the storytelling with surprise and discovery. This blend of intentional and spontaneous imagery juxtaposes the representational with the abstract, and the real with the mythical. The result is a compelling tension between ambiguity and clarity, drawing viewers into a deeper engagement with each narrative. The tension between the real and surreal is palpable in his poetry, where again personal experiences are woven into themes of aging, loneliness, loss, love, and hope. A distinctive feature of his work is the interplay between Greek, his native language, and English, adding layers of richness and complexity to his themes.

 

Awards
2022: “a gray wall,” Honorable mention, ND Awards.
2023: “never a sound of building,” Finalist, London International Creative Competition; Official Selection, International Photography Awards.
2023: “burnt,” Honorable mention, ND Awards.
2024: “more peace,” One Shot - Searching for Peace-Peace Through My Eyes, Official Selection.

2024: “to catch a storm,” European Photography Awards (Platinum in 8 categories: People Photography-Emotion, Black and White Photography-Portrait, Black and White Photography-Fine Art, Fine Art Photography-Open Theme, Germany Photography-Fine Art, Fine Art Photography-Portrait, France Photography-Fine Art, Switzerland Photography-Fine Art. Gold in two categories: Italy Photography-Fine Art, People Photography- Fine Art)

Exhibitions
2022: “Nostalgia”, Group exhibition, D31 Gallery, UK.
2024: Art Number 23, Group exhibition, Design Festa Gallery Harajuku, Tokyo, Japan.