Michael William Semak
1934 - 2020
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Teodoro Dragonieri lit a candle
Saturday, November 9, 2024
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Michael Semak was a hard working artist with integrity,persistence and preserverance. He was my professor at York University,a friend and colleaugue. Christopher Jackson and I were able to contribute to his legacy as a photographer by curating his colour photgraphy exhibition at the J.D. Carrier Art Gallery. The show was called "Blurred Visions" because he was indeed curious about colour,movement, energy and vision. There was never any doubt that his vison as an artist was never blurred.Strong minded and always questioning as an artist and human being.I will miss his way of seeing the world and his quick wit.
It was an honour and a priviledge to have crossed paths with him.Condolences to his loving family.
Teodoro Dragonieri
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Wes Peel uploaded photo(s)
Wednesday, July 6, 2022
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I’m so glad to have known Michael. We shared a passion for photography and education. I will never forget his tenacity. I learned a great deal from him, and I can still hear his voice, cheering me on with great fervour to strive for something better.
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Ingrid Niwranski lit a candle
Sunday, October 3, 2021
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Michael was an amazing Photography teacher at York. He was outspoken and honest about his students' creations and that made us strive for more! A very missed creative genius.
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Erin Elder posted a condolence
Monday, April 26, 2021
I’ve just learned of Michael’s passing. I am grateful to have known Michael - he was my teacher at York University and the very reason I went into photojournalism. He not only was an exceptional talent and photographer but also a special teacher who inspired, pushed and gave focus to his students. My sincerest condolences to his family. Erin Elder
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David Blumenfeld posted a condolence
Saturday, January 9, 2021
Hi. I just learned of Michael's passing. He was a huge inspiration to me. David Blumenfeld
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sylvia Lang lit a candle
Tuesday, December 1, 2020
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very sorry for your loss Arlene thoughts and prayers for your family
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The family of Michael William Semak uploaded a photo
Tuesday, December 1, 2020
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