Mike O'Leary

Artist Statement

Michael uses his photographic art to communicate and convey personal struggles of living and coping with PTSD, his images are a collection of personal human emotion and observations combined with the natural landscape and falling light.Michael has both formal and field work experience in photography.

Currently Michael collaborates with other Veteran artists and shares his story with a primary focus on issues surrounding PTSD and addiction in the Veteran Community. He currently displays his work both locally and nationally, and offers workshops for Veterans and communities.

Biography

Michael O'Leary (born 1968- Madison Wisconsin) Is a photographer and visual artist residing in Saint Petersburg, Florida. Michael grew up in Portage Wisconsin where Michael joined the US Air Force in 1991 where he was a medic and rescueman serving five years and was honorably discharged in July 1996.
Michael uses his photographic art to communicate and convey personal struggles of living and coping with PTSD, his images are a collection of personal human emotion and observations combined with the natural landscape and falling light.Michael has both formal and field work experience in photography. He has studied photography at Madison area Tech.College, he also took course work at Boise State in visual communication and addictions.
Currently Michael collaborates with other veteran artists and shares his story with a primary focus on issues surrounding PTSD and addiction in the Veteran Community. He currently displays his work both locally and nationally, and offers workshops for veterans and communities.

Exhibition History (CV)