Anthony Gebrehiwot is a multiple award winning visual artist, photographer and community leader whose creative lens re-visions photography as an ongoing dialogue of social change between subject and society.
A self-taught artist and photographer, Gebrehiwot founded XvXy-photo in 2014 focusing on studio portraiture. To date, he has worked with several notable brands such as Nike, Royal Bank of Canada, Vice Canada, Absolute, Hudson Bay, The City of Toronto and Linkedin to name a few. His work has been featured in over forty local and international publications such as the Star, the Globe and Mail, PAPER Magazine, Elle UK and Yahoo Lifestyle
1. Photography as social practice: How to create work that’s artistically rigorous and socially engaged.
2. Healing through art: Techniques for using art to explore identity, care, and community transformation.
3. Transitioning from independent to institutional work: How to maintain artistic integrity while scaling your practice.
4. Mentorship and reciprocity: Why sharing knowledge and creating platforms for others can strengthen your own growth.