Christian Michaels was born in Montreal, Canada, and is currently based in San Diego, California. A background in psychology, sociology, and a long career in commercial photography have led him to creatively express how humans interact with light, motion and media. When not for display in galleries or museums, he creates engaging interactive art installations for business, institutional and public venues. Using light and sound in any means necessary, his installations provoke movement and viewer experience in order to enhance their memorability. By no surprise, the interactive nature of his works often find their way into social media, carrying their venue with them. This work has extended into formats that include an internet radio station and a nonprofit that uses the power of handwriting. Christian Michaels’ work has been exhibited in New York, California and Europe. Influences include Nam June Paik, Olafur Eliasson, Jim Campbell, Bruce Nauman, Dan Flavin, and Brian Eno.