Michael Fikaris works at an interdisciplinary practice that includes comics, printmaking, artist books, fine art and mural art.
Spaces between the natural and the manufactured inform many of the motifs seen in Fikaris' work. In either his abstract or figurative productions, themes of connection and change run throughout a prolific and confident output. Whether creating a small book or a large scale painting, each project is considered an opportunity to connect with people and place.
Born in Brunswick and brought up in different locations up north of the continent known as Australia, Michael has many influences in their work and was always encouraged by his mother to draw in the outdoors. His work has moved through many techniques but still begins every day outside, with a pencil on paper. His works often include a narrator in a safety suit and mask, as a symbol of the society he lives in. "Wearing a uniform is an analogy for working life. We are judged on what we wear and I think it is an interesting way to show that we are all in this together, whatever class or background- we all need to breathe."
Fikaris has worked on projects around the world and is collected in many homes as well as the National Gallery of Victoria (Living Artists Collection), State Library of Victoria (Artists' Books Collection) and National Gallery of Australia (Book Arts Collection).
Alongside his oeuvre, Fikaris is also an award winning editor, publisher and community arts practitioner, who founded Silent Army Projects.
Curriculum Vitae
Write to [email protected] for Illustration CV or Teaching & Appointments CV
Spaces between the natural and the manufactured inform many of the motifs seen in Fikaris' work. In either his abstract or figurative productions, themes of connection and change run throughout a prolific and confident output. Whether creating a small book or a large scale painting, each project is considered an opportunity to connect with people and place.
Born in Brunswick and brought up in different locations up north of the continent known as Australia, Michael has many influences in their work and was always encouraged by his mother to draw in the outdoors. His work has moved through many techniques but still begins every day outside, with a pencil on paper. His works often include a narrator in a safety suit and mask, as a symbol of the society he lives in. "Wearing a uniform is an analogy for working life. We are judged on what we wear and I think it is an interesting way to show that we are all in this together, whatever class or background- we all need to breathe."
Fikaris has worked on projects around the world and is collected in many homes as well as the National Gallery of Victoria (Living Artists Collection), State Library of Victoria (Artists' Books Collection) and National Gallery of Australia (Book Arts Collection).
Alongside his oeuvre, Fikaris is also an award winning editor, publisher and community arts practitioner, who founded Silent Army Projects.
Curriculum Vitae
Write to [email protected] for Illustration CV or Teaching & Appointments CV