Michael K. Yamaoka

American Contemporary Photo by Michael K. Yamaoka - Spirit of the Linden

2016

Digital Photograph ,ed. 4 of 9 HP Premium Satin Photo Paper with archival inks Born in Japan in 1940 and educated at The Art Center College of Design in California, Michael K. Yamaoka honed his eye as an award-winning advertising and editorial photographer of the Fortune 500 before devoting himself to fine art. Traveling worldwide, he seeks majesty and beauty in both nature and man’s creations, often incorporating a Goddess figure in a modern interpretation of mythology. In addition to exhibitions in Germany, Japan, the United States and Great Britain, he was honored in 2017 with a solo exhibition at the United Nations in New York. His work is included in corporate and private collections worldwide, including the personal collection of I.M. Pei. He is presently a member of the prestigious Salmagundi Club in NY, where he has been honored with numerous awards for photography. All images are printed on archival quality paper, either HP Premium Satin Photo Paper, or Kodak Professional Endura Premier Lustre paper, with archival inks. The photographer’s Japanese seal...

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