Michael Fikaris Australia
Biography
Michael Fikaris is an Australian born visual artist working on the meditation of survival and the changing impressions of environmental influence. A practice spanning drawing, painting and installation has taken him to a diversity of artist residencies including France, Timor Leste, Germany, Indonesia and Portugal. His work is held in permanent collections locally with National Gallery of Victoria (Living Artists Collection) and National Gallery of Australia (Book Arts Collection).
Alongside his artistic oeuvre, Fikaris is a comic book editor and community arts worker, which has allowed him to work extensively on projects locally and internationally with various communities as well as art institutions and educational bodies. Fikaris has been coordinating printed artist anthologies, live events and tours under the name Silent Army since 2007 and in 2017 was awarded the Platinum Ledger Award for outstanding service to Australian comics. In 2021 he continues to work and study locally and is a visiting fellow with IPCS.
Works
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Michael FikarisEchosystem (1 of 8) - Infrastructural Uncanny, 2024Acrylic and gouache on Belgium linen115 x 85 x 3 cmAU$ 6,250.00
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Michael FikarisEchosystem (2 of 8) - Affronted By An Infinite Staircase, 2024Acrylic and gouache on Belgium linen115 x 85 x 3 cmAU$ 6,250.00
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Michael FikarisIn There (Collaboration with Miriam Patience), 2024Machine embroided, hand stitched and appliqué will lined cotton and linen quilt200 x 140 x 1 cmAU$ 3,900.00
78 1/2 x 55 x 1/2 inchesView more details -
Michael FikarisThe Weather, 2021Acrylic and gouache on pine plywood panel64 x 98 x 0.5 cmAU$ 2,700.00
25 x 38 1/2 x 0 inchesView more details -
Michael FikarisWeather on All Grounds, 2021Acrylic and gouache on pine plywood panel64 x 98 x 0.5 cmAU$ 2,400.00View more details
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Michael FikarisLatent Reader, 2023Oil and acrylic on canvas in natural timber frame91 x 60.5 x 2.5 cmAU$ 2,400.00
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Michael FikarisThe Weather Report, 2024Acrylic on canvas in natural timber frame91 x 60.5 x 2.5 cmAU$ 2,400.00
36 x 24 x 1 inchesView more details -
Michael FikarisWhere Ends Meet, 2024Acrylic and gouache on Belgium linen80 x 60 x 3 cmAU$ 2,400.00
31 1/2 x 23 1/2 x 1 inchesView more details -
Michael FikarisDemocratic Society, 2021Enamel on pine plywood panel64 x 98 x 0.5 cmAU$ 2,100.00
25 x 38 1/2 inchesView more details -
Michael FikarisChecked In, 2024Pen and ink on rag paper float mounted in open timber frame107 x 35 x 4 cmAU$ 1,860.00
42 x 14 x 1 1/2 inchesView more details -
Michael FikarisCompulsoread, 2024Gouache and ink on rag paper in open timber frame52.5 x 78 x 3 cmAU$ 1,860.00
20 1/2 x 30 1/2 x 1 inchesView more details -
Michael FikarisEchosystem (8 of 8) - Post-Post Work, 2023Acrylic and gouache on timber panel40.5 x 31 x 3 cmAU$ 1,500.00
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Michael FikarisBiophilia 01, 2024Acrylic on linen in natural timber frame50.5 x 40.5 x 2.5 cmAU$ 1,500.00
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Michael FikarisBiophilia 02, 2024Acrylic on linen in natural timber frame91 x 60.5 x 2.5 cmAU$ 1,500.00
36 x 24 x 1 inchesView more details -
Michael FikarisBiophilia 03, 2024Acrylic on linen in natural timber frame91 x 60.5 x 2.5 cmAU$ 1,500.00
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Michael FikarisEchosystem (3 of 8) - Attention Attack, 2024Acrylic and gouache on timber panel40.5 x 31 x 3 cmAU$ 1,500.00
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Michael FikarisEchosystem (4 of 8) - The Wanderer, 2024Acrylic and gouache on timber panel40.5 × 31 × 3 cmAU$ 1,500.00View more details
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Michael FikarisEchosystem (5 of 8) - Door to Another Reality, 2024Acrylic and gouache on timber panel40.5 x 31 x 3 cmAU$ 1,500.00
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Michael FikarisEchosystem (6 of 8) - An Infinite Staircase, 2024Acrylic and gouache on timber panel40.5 x 31 x 3 cmAU$ 1,500.00
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Michael FikarisEchosystem (7 of 8) - The Quantum Optics of Spectralization, 2024Acrylic and gouache on timber panel40.5 x 31 x 3 cmAU$ 1,500.00
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Michael FikarisAbuse of Power Is One of the Defining Features of a Free Society, 2023Acrylic & gouache on pine plywood panel29 x 84 x 1 cmAU$ 1,400.00
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Michael FikarisBegin, 2024Acrylic & gouache on hoop pine panel40 x 30 x 2.5 cmAU$ 1,150.00
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Michael FikarisUnend, 2024Acrylic and gouache on hoop pine panel40 x 35 x 2.5 cmAU$ 1,150.00
16 x 14 x 1 inchesView more details -
Michael FikarisNostalgia, 2024Acrylic on hoop pine panel30 x 25 x 2.5 cmAU$ 980.00
12 x 10 x 1 inchesView more details -
Michael FikarisNostalgic , 2024Acrylic on hoop pine panel25 x 30 x 2.5 cmAU$ 980.00
10 x 12 x 1 inchesView more details -
Michael FikarisCerulean (With Book), 2024Acrylic and gouache on timber panel40 x 30 x 2.5 cmAU$ 860.00
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Michael FikarisVerchoose, 2024Acrylic and gouache on timber panel40 x 30 x 2.5 cmAU$ 860.00
16 x 12 x 1 inchesView more details -
Michael FikarisCheck Point, 2024Ink & pencil on acid free paper26.5 x 39 cmAU$ 780.00
10 1/2 x 15 1/2 inchesView more details -
Michael FikarisFifth State A, 2024Acrylic and gouache on hoop pine panel59 x 24.5 x 0.7 cmAU$ 750.00
11 1/2 x 9 1/2 x 1/2 inchesView more details -
Michael FikarisSitting With Book (1 of 4), 2024Acrylic & gouache on hoop pine panel36 x 28 x 2 cmAU$ 680.00
14 x 11 x 1 inchesView more details -
Michael FikarisSitting With Book (2 of 4), 2024Acrylic and gouache on hoop pine panel36 x 28 x 2 cmAU$ 680.00
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Michael FikarisSitting With Book (3 of 4), 2024Acrylic and gouache on hoop pine panel36 x 28 x 2 cmAU$ 680.00
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Michael FikarisDisappearer, 2024Ink on acid free paper29.5 x 41.5 cmAU$ 650.00
11 1/2 x 16 1/2 inchesView more details -
Michael FikarisMoving Through 04 (Study), 2024Acrylic and gouache on recycled paper in natural timber frame25 x 45 x 2.5 cmAU$ 620.00
10 x 17 1/2 x 1 inchesView more details -
Michael FikarisPosthuman Folklore 01 (Study), 2024Ink on acid free paper20 x 49 cmAU$ 620.00
8 x 19 1/2 inchesView more details -
Michael FikarisPosthuman Folklore 02 (Study), 2024Ink on acid free paper20 x 49 cmAU$ 620.00
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Michael FikarisMoving Through 03 (Study), 2024Acrylic and gouache on acid free paper in natural timber frame34 x 25 x 4 cmAU$ 580.00
13 1/2 x 10 x 1 1/2 inchesView more details -
Michael FikarisThe Writer , 2024Pencil, ink and gouache on rag paper in natural timber frame34 x 25 x 4 cmAU$ 580.00
13 1/2 x 10 x 1 1/2 inchesView more details -
Michael FikarisA User (Can Be a Sentient or Non Sentient Being), 2024Ink on acid free paper28 x 19 cmAU$ 500.00
11 x 7 1/2 inchesView more details -
Michael FikarisAirport Writer, 2021Acrylic & gouache on pine plywood panel30 x 30 x 0.5 cmAU$ 480.00
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Michael FikarisStreet Reader, 2021Acrylic and gouache on pine plywood panel30 x 30 x 0.5 cmAU$ 480.00
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Michael FikarisDeepfake 01, 2024Acrylic and gouache on hoop pine panel20 x 20 x 0.7 cmAU$ 480.00
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Michael FikarisDeepfake 02, 2024Acrylic & gouache on hoop pine panel20 x 20 x 0.7 cmAU$ 480.00
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Michael FikarisTogether, 2024Screen print on archival paper100 x 70 cm
39 1/2 x 27 1/2 inchesEdition of 50AU$ 480.00View more details -
Michael FikarisYOLO Orange (AP), 2022Screen print on archive paper70 x 50 cm
27 1/2 x 19 1/2 inchesEdition of 20 + 2 APAU$ 450.00View more details -
Michael FikarisAno Liosia Paint 01 (Photo by Kiki Petridi), 2024Archival inkjet print on 300gsm museum grade cotton rag paper in natural timber frame36 x 48 x 4 cm
14 x 19 x 1 1/2 inchesOpen EditionAU$ 400.00View more details -
Michael FikarisAno Liosia Paint 02 (Photo by Kiki Petridi), 2024Archival inkjet print on 300gsm museum grade cotton rag paper in naturual timber frame36 x 48 x 4 cm
14 x 19 x 1 1/2 inchesOpen EditionAU$ 400.00View more details -
Michael FikarisDon’t Stop Learning, 2024Archival inkjet print on 300gsm museum grade cotton rag paper46 x 34 x 4 cm
18 x 13 1/2 x 1 1/2 inchesOpen EditionAU$ 400.00View more details -
Michael FikarisPrivate Infastructure, 2024Ink & gouache on acid free paper27.5 x 20.5 cmAU$ 400.00
11 x 8 inchesView more details -
Michael FikarisReading Is a Type of Freedom 02 (Mural Study), 2024Ink and gouache on acid free paper28.5 x 19 cmAU$ 400.00
11 x 7 1/2 inchesView more details -
Michael FikarisReading Is a Type of Freedom 01 (Mural Study), 2024Ink and gouache on acid free paper32.5 x 23 cmAU$ 380.00
13 x 9 inchesView more details -
Michael FikarisReading Is a Type of Freedom 03 (Mural Study), 2024Ink and gouache on acid free paper31.5 x 23 cmAU$ 380.00
12 1/2 x 9 inchesView more details -
Michael FikarisLine Work Page From Recent Comics no.01, 2024Ink on bristol board29.7 x 21 cmAU$ 375.00
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Michael FikarisLine Work Page From Recent Comics no.02, 2024Ink on bristol board29.7 x 21 cmAU$ 375.00
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Michael FikarisLine Work Page From Recent Comics no.03, 2024Ink on bristol board26.5 x 17 cmAU$ 375.00
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Michael FikarisLine Work Page From Recent Comics no.04, 2024Ink on bristol board26.5 x 17 cmAU$ 375.00
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Michael FikarisLine Work Page From Recent Comics no.05, 2024Ink on bristol board26.5 x 17 cmAU$ 375.00
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Michael FikarisLine Work Page From Recent Comics no.06, 2024Ink on bristol board26.5 x 17 cmAU$ 375.00
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Michael FikarisLine Work Page From Recent Comics no.07, 2024Ink on bristol board26.5 x 17 cmAU$ 375.00
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Michael FikarisLine Work Page From Recent Comics no.08, 2024Ink on bristol board26.5 x 17 cmAU$ 375.00
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Michael FikarisLine Work Page From Recent Comics no.09, 2024Ink on bristol board26.5 x 17 cmAU$ 375.00
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Michael FikarisLine Work Page From Recent Comics no.10, 2024Ink on bristol board26.5 x 17 cmAU$ 375.00
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Michael FikarisA User (Can Choose), 2024Ink & gouache on acid free paper28 x 18.5 cmAU$ 350.00
11 x 7 1/2 inchesView more details -
Michael FikarisA User (Can Unplug), 2024Ink & gouache on acid free paper30 x 22 cmAU$ 350.00
12 x 8 1/2 inchesView more details -
Michael FikarisA User (With Blue), 2024Ink & gouache on acid free paper29.5 × 19 cmAU$ 350.00View more details
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Michael FikarisMoving Through 05 (Study), 2024Ink and gouache on recycled paper15 x 10 cmAU$ 350.00
6 x 4 inchesView more details -
Michael FikarisHidden Future, 2026Graphite on James Cropper 220gsm medium grain cartridge paper29.7 x 42 cmAU$ 375.00
11 1/2 x 16 1/2 inchesView more details -
Michael FikarisSketches of Winkles, 2026Graphite on James Cropper 220gsm medium grain cartridge paper29.7 x 42 cmAU$ 375.00
11 1/2 x 16 1/2 inchesView more details -
Michael FikarisA User (Can Be Tracked), 2024Ink on acid free paper29.5 x 21.5 cmAU$ 300.00
11 1/2 x 8 1/2 inchesView more details -
Michael FikarisPen Is Mightier Than the Sword (Edition 7 of 15), 20221 Colour Screen print on recycled paper40 x 40 cm
16 x 16 inchesEdition of 15AU$ 280.00View more details -
Michael FikarisTogether, 2024Screen print on archival paper100 x 70 cm
39 1/2 x 27 1/2 inchesEdition of 50AU$ 280.00View more details -
Michael FikarisYOLO Green (AP), 2022Screen print on archive paper70 x 50 cm
27 1/2 x 19 1/2 inchesEdition of 20 + 2 APAU$ 250.00View more details -
Michael FikarisLone Reader A6 01 (Study), 2024Ink and gouache on recycled paper7.5 x 10 cmAU$ 240.00
3 x 4 inchesView more details -
Michael FikarisLone Reader A6 02 (Study), 2024Ink and gouache on recycled paper7.5 x 10 cmAU$ 240.00
3 x 4 inchesView more details -
Michael FikarisWith Book #33, 2022Graphite on archive paper14 x 10 cmAU$ 120.00
5 1/2 x 4 inchesView more details -
Michael FikarisWith Book #34, 2022Graphite on archive paper14 x 10 cmAU$ 120.00
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Michael FikarisWith Book #35, 2022Graphite on archive paper14 x 10 cmAU$ 120.00
5 1/2 x 4 inchesView more details -
Michael FikarisEnd Points (Edition 9/100), 201820 page black and gold risograph print book21 x 14.8 cm
8 1/2 x 6 inchesEdition of 100 (Third Edition)View more details -
Michael FikarisFeel Better, 20238 Panel Giclee print on cotton rag paper20 x 112 cm
8 x 44 inchesEdition of 1View more details -
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Michael FikarisSmall Press Obsessed, 2023A3 1CP risograph print on envirocare paper29.7 x 42 cm
11 1/2 x 16 1/2 inchesOpen EditionView more details -
Michael FikarisSry Not Sorry (Unique Hand-signed and Illustrated Artist Copy), 202324 page comic book, 4CP off-set print on Munken pure 120gsm paper with 200gsm cover14.5 x 10.4 cm
5 1/2 x 4 inchesEdition of 2000View more details -
Michael FikarisBiophilia (Sketchbook), 2024240 pages sketchbook Ink in archival quality sketch book26 x 18 x 1.7 cm
10 x 7 x 1/2 inchesView more details -
Michael FikarisEchosystems, 20248 Panel hand finished 2CP risograph print in custom slip case14.5 x 10 cm
5 1/2 x 4 inchesEdition of 60View more details -
Michael FikarisEnds Meet Sketchbook, 202448 Page, A4 sketchbook with white gloss hard cover29 x 22 x 1 cm
11 1/2 x 8 1/2 x 1/2 inchesView more details -
Michael FikarisHuman Work, 202480 gsm bookcream hi-bulk, 1c black digital print with 350 gsm matt laminate silk art paper cover21 x 15 cm
8 1/2 x 6 inchesEdition of 200View more details -
Michael FikarisThe Weight (Study 02), 2020Ink on acid free paper28.5 x 76 cmAU$ 700.00 Sold
11 x 30 inchesView more details -
Michael FikarisThe Weight (Study 03), 2020Ink on acid free paper28 x 76 cmAU$ 700.00 Sold
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Michael FikarisThe Weight (Study 04), 2020Ink on acid free paper27 x 76 cmAU$ 700.00 Sold
10 1/2 x 30 inchesView more details -
Michael FikarisSitting With Book (4 of 4), 2024Acrylic and gouache on hoop pine panel36 x 28 x 2 cmAU$ 680.00 Sold
14 x 11 x 1 inchesView more details -
Michael FikarisThe Readers (Edition 14/15), 2024Screen print on recycled paper float mounted in black timber frame with clear vue anti-reflective museum glass48 x 48 x 4 cm
19 x 19 x 1 1/2 inchesEdition of 15AU$ 680.00 SoldView more details -
Michael FikarisTransmute (A Philosophical Notebook), 202216 page hand finished risograph printed book13.9 x 10 cm
5 1/2 x 4 inchesLimited Edition of 50AU$ 300.00 SoldView more details -
Michael FikarisA User (Creates Worlds), 2024Ink on acid free paper28.5 x 18 cmAU$ 300.00 Sold
11 x 7 inchesView more details -
Michael FikarisKeep Growing (AP), 2024Hand-finished Letterpress debossing on mount board30 x 21 cm
12 x 8 1/2 inchesOpen EditionAU$ 180.00 SoldView more details
Exhibitions
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Nothing Stays
Hidden Groove 19 - 31 Jan 2026Thirteen artists respond to a central installation of objects shaped by time and transformation. These objects do not recount a narrative; instead, they sustain tensions between key contrasts: endurance versus ongoing change, organic versus engineered, gradual versus abrupt, and gentle versus violent. In a three-hour session, each artist interpreted the...Read more -
Where Ends Meet
Michael Fikaris 30 Aug - 15 Sep 2024At one end lies the human capacity for collaboration-for building, dismantling, and rebuilding together. At the other, the relentless demands of capitalism, rooted in the pursuit of unending profit. Where Ends Meet explores the tensions between these poles, offering a visual meditation on the space that exists in between. These...Read more -
Backw13ds
Group Exhibition 24 Nov - 17 Dec 2023Backwoods was founded in 2010 by members of the Everfresh Studio and 25 Easey St community. The name ‘Backwoods’ was taken from an early Everfresh group show, rolling papers & our location – the depths of Collingwood. Over the last 13 years our founders and the collective of artists we...Read more -
Stress Test
Michael Fikaris 26 - 28 Nov 2021Read more
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