Indian-born artist Ryan Michael focuses his creative work on painting individuals who are frequently overlooked. His perspective was shaped significantly after he moved from India to Australia at the age of 12, an experience that shifted his self-perception and awareness of identity.
Upon relocating to Australia, Michael suddenly became conscious of his skin color, something he noted he had never really thought about during his childhood in India. That personal realization now informs his focus on subjects whose presence and stories often go unnoticed.
