Micheal Papadakis at work. Credit: Twitter/Micheal Papadakis/SunscribesGreek-American artist Michael Papadakis, also known as Sunscribes, is known as a master of utilizing the power of the sun to create art, a process known as “heliography.”
Heliography is a photographic process originally invented by Joseph Nicéphore Niépce in the early 1820s.
It employs the tremendous power of the sun’s rays to create art by scorching the surface of the artist’s chosen canvas.
The heat and power of the sun creates chemical changes on the specially-coated surface of various media, usually wood, that leaves a stunning image on the canvas.
This method of using the sun to create spectacular works of art results in outstanding, unique pieces.
Greek-American learned the sun art technique in Asia
Papadakis first became aware of this rare but spectacular form of sunlight art after a trip he took to Asia.
After observing the technique, which involves using magnifying glasses to increase the power of the sun’s rays, Papadakis decided to take it up himself and now, he is one of the best heliographers in the world.
He brought the method back from Asia to his home state of Colorado, in the US, and the community has fallen in love with his incredible sunlight pieces.
He utilizes large wooden blocks to create logos and signs as well as landscapes, faces and even entire portraits.
The Greek-American sunlight artist makes a wide variety of pieces, deftly creating delicate lines and shapes by using the sunlight and his special tools alone.
His work has gone viral on social media, with thousands of people following the creation of his latest pieces of art.
The Greek-American’s artistic creations are often modeled after figures that inspire him, including Albert Einstein.
Along with his thousands of social media admirers, Papadakis has also gained fans from his various television appearances, where he showcases his stunning sun artworks.
Papadakis has taken part in quite a few American television shows, amazing audiences with his talent, tenacity and creativity.