Shepherd from Pakistan, holding a baby goat. Imaged captured in
United Arab Emirates, close to the border with Saudi Arabia,
during Al Dhafra annual animal trade fair.
Yiannis was born and raised in Athens, Greece. He studied theoretical physics and telecom engineering. For the past 12 years, he has been living and working around the world. He is currently based in Abu Dhabi. Through his work he attempts to explore the surreal nature of seemingly trivial objects, spaces and moments, reflecting the idea that our personal reality is a state of dreaming. He presented work in solo and collective shows in London, Athens, Budapest, Glasgow, Dubai and Abu Dhabi. His images can be found in private collections, hotels, government buildings and corporate organizations in UAE and worldwide.
Awards 2012 - World Photography Organization Awards - Open Category/Commendation for "Huts at Sur"
2014 - Prix de la Photographie Paris PX3 - Professional Category / Portraiture - Bronze Award 3rd Place
