Born in Naarm (Melbourne) and based in Denpasar, Bali, Photius Drakos constantly travels between Greece, Indonesia, Australia, and anywhere else the road may take him. Drawing inspiration from the communities, folklore, and the people he encounters, his photography reflects the richness of the people and the world around us.
He completed his studies at the Photographic Imaging College in Naarm in 2011.
His work has been printed in numerous publications and he has worked with a variety of clients, including, Vice/Noisey, Hypebeast, The Guardian, Fujilove Magazine, Denfair, Sony Music, Casio, G-Shock, Monash University, MarineTraffic, Neos Kosmos, Teletrac Navman and many more.
[Education]
Communication design
Swinburne University
Naarm, 2008
Photoimaging
Photographic Imaging College
Naarm, 2011
[Books]
Pera – The Sultan of Cities.
Self-published. Naarm, 2022
At Least we Still Have the Sun (Zine).
Self-Published. Naarm, 2016
[Solo Exhibitions]
Sonder. Anonymous Narratives,
Verde Gallery, Bangkok, Thailand.
September – November 2023
