Michael Temi-tope Adebiyi (known professionally as Mike Wheeler), an emerging artist from Ilorin, Nigeria, expresses narratives through his photography.
His work is primarily influenced by an expressionist, surrealistic and minimalist approach. Leveraging layered symbolism and a range of experimental photography techniques to tell stories on themes like cultural reflection, identity and human experience.
His artistic journey has taken him global featuring his works in festivals, journals and galleries in many countries.
"The Weightless Divide", Spring issue, Spellbinder Quarterly Literary and Art Magazine. (2025, forthcoming).
"Goods and Gaze", Summer Issue, Chestnut Review (2025, forthcoming).
"Turning Tides", Volume XI, Ake Review (2024).
"Come Together", Canvas Gallery, Oculus New York (2024).
"Soul’s Palette", Superlative Gallery, Bali, Indonesia (2024).
"Get Busy Creating", ETH Safari, Nairobi, Kenya (2024).
Community Artist Showcase, Artist Village gallery, North Jarvits, New York (2024).
NFC Summit, Lisbon, Portugal (2024).
As an up-and-coming photographer, Mike continually challenges conventions, experimenting with fresh approaches to realize his artistic vision.
He currently lives in Ilorin, Nigeria.
