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About me

Hello, I am Michi, an Anthropological Curator and Artist
A dynamic, multi-disciplinary professional with over two decades of experience in arts, community development, and creative innovation. As a PhD researcher, curator, and artist, I transform creative expression into powerful narratives of social change.

Creative Expertise and Artistic Practices:
Photography
Fine art portraiture
Digital manipulation
AI-assisted visual art
Commercial and event photography

Digital Art:
Photographic-based mixed media AI artist (Midjourney, Firefly, Leonardo, Nightcafe)

Literary Arts:
Poetry
Creative writing
Digital storytelling

Published Works
Poetry: Confluence Anthology Poetry Book, Issue 16 (August 2024, ISSN: )
Design: Music Album Cover Design: 'Hyperspeed at Midnight' EP by DJ Jen (iTunes and Spotify, 2024)

Research & Innovation
PhD Candidate, Creative Arts & Industries;
Researching Black British Art, Activism, Aesthetics, and AI
created and Developed 'ADN' (Anthro-Digital Narratives) research framework
and 'EthnoGo' research mobile app prototype

Curatorial & Community Impact
Key Initiatives: Founder, Black Art Hub CIC
Championing Black British arts
Curating exhibitions on race, identity, colonial legacies
Secured Arts Council England funding in 2024

Digital Research & Development:
Curator, Benjamin Zephaniah Library
Therapeutic art workshop facilitator
Specialised in supporting diverse communities

Professional Highlights:
Silver Honourable Award, London Photography Awards (2023/2024)
Featured in multiple publications including Cene Magazine, Queers Trans Magic

Memberships:
National Union of Journalists (NUJ) Member
British Art Network (BAN) Affiliate

Technical Proficiencies:
Adobe Creative Suite
Digital storytelling
Audio production
Social media management
Microsoft Office Suite

Professional Philosophy
I create transformative spaces where art, technology, and community intersect, using creative practices to amplify underrepresented voices and challenge existing narratives.
Specialties: Photographic portraiture, Anthropological Curation, AI-Assisted Art, academic writing , Poetry, Community Development, Cultural Research

Details

AvailabilityLooking for work

ContractFreelance, Part time, Remote

LocationKent, United Kingdom

Skill LevelSenior, Director

LanguagesEnglish

Tagged Job TitlesArtist, Researcher, Exhibition Designer

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Skills

AI, Artist Management, Creative, Creative Direction, Curating, Digital Art, Exhibition Design, Fine Arts, Photography, Research & Development

Sector Experience

Arts, Education, Galleries & Studios, Research & Development, Social Network / Community, Startups

Clients

Canterbury Christ Church, Medway Council

Awards

The London Photography Awards

Trade Associations

Brtrish Art Network (BAN), National Union of Journalists

Activity

Connections8 Followers11 Following62

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Creativepool member since 28 March 2025

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Michi's work

Studio 6B

Artivism Video for 0.7& Project funded by ARTCRY

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