Peter Lyssiotis

author · photographer

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]

Themes

  • social discrimination
  • manufacturing
  • industrial woman

Works by Peter Lyssiotis

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