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.
