Peter Lyssiotis

author · photographer

Australian[1] b. 1949, Cyprus[1]

Peter Lyssiotis is a Cypriot-born Australian writer, photographer, and photomonteur. He is known for his work in photography and limited edition artist's books, which have been collected by institutions and private galleries across Australia, the US, Switzerland, France, The Netherlands, and Cyprus. His creative output includes photo-stories, poetry, and visual narratives that often explore social themes and industrial subjects. In 2004, he received a commendation from the Anne Elder Award committee for his literary work.[1,2]

  • social discrimination
  • manufacturing
  • industrial woman

Books

Works by Peter Lyssiotis

  • 1981 Journey of a Wise Electron: ... But She Could Sing and Dance Too (Stirring Stories for Girls): And This Little Man Went to Work Champion Books · book · English All photographs & text by Peter Lyssiotis.
  • Industrial Woman book With Vivienne Mehes and Jas H. Duke.
  • 1985 Three Cheers for Civilization book Photo-stories.
  • The Harbour Breathes book With Anna Couani.

Awards

  • 2004 Anne Elder Award commendation Anne Elder Award committee

References

  1. Peter Lyssiotis link
  2. FAW National Literary Awards 2004. Writers Association of Australia. 2004 link