The artist:

Michael finds fulfillment in making others feel beautiful, included, and represented through their body of work. Inspiring to one day create a safe space for all youth that will grant them limitless creative expression, they hope to challenge gender norms with unconventional work that includes, but not limited to, themes of androgyny, expression of identity, and appreciation of all with different skin tones, body types and appearances. Now working as the Visual Manager for Mobilizing Our Brothers Initiative. Michael is also co-founder of My Cousin’s Studio, an all black queer & trans photographers collective aiming to create programming for young creatives to hone in on their creative skills by providi ng educational resources of the arts.