Slow Art in a Fast World,
Explorations in Cyanotype
by

Michael Gannon

July 2026

Michael Gannon is a self taught photographer who works in many genres of photography,
colour, black and white, digital and film/polaroid. Michael’s main focus would be in
Fine/Creative art photography, experimental and alternative photographic processes. His
imagery focuses on finding beauty and artistic expression in every piece he creates. Using
natural light in all his work, he sees this as a most important element in the work he

creates, relying on simplicity of technique rather than gadgetry. 

Michael’s work has appeared in various books and publications and he has exhibited in
photographic and visual arts exhibitions including the Claremorris Open Exhibition (COE)
2010, 2011,2013, and 2014. Laroque Arts Festival, Laroque, France 2015, Mayo Day 2018
& 2019. He has had a number of solo shows including ‘May Day’ at the Linenhall Arts
Centre, Castlebar Co. Mayo and a solo show in 2023 in the Ballina Arts Centre Co
Mayo. He has also exhibited in group/selected shows in Ireland, England, Scotland and
France. Michael is also a seasoned workshop facilitator in alternative photographic

processes. 
www.michaelgannon.ie