Michael Gianakos
Non-profit Manager / Pyrographic Artist
Queens, NY
Pyrographic artist from Queens, New York currently residing in Huntington Long Island. Michael practices a unique form of pyrography using a blow torch to burn incredibly detailed images into wood. His work has been featured at Industry Of Huntington New York, the Red Wall Gallery at Resorts World New York City, and the historic Gramercy Arts Club in New York City. Michael is also passionate about remaining in service to his community having managed nonprofit programs that impact underserved neighborhoods for over 20 years. Most recently Michael lead projects at an organization that provided arts programming to communities across New York City including an innovative initiative that allowed high school students to learn about the creative aspects of branding and marketing through curated projects and hands-on mentoring. Michael has recently paired his passion for art and community service launching the Turn the Table Initiative, which allows him to take proceeds from every custom table he designs and sells, to feed a family in need for a night.