Michael Werner was born in Hanau, Germany. In 1981 he commenced study in Graphic-Design at SgD Darmstadt under Prof. Müller-Linow, graduating in 1983. During this time his first drawings and paintings were created, strongly influenced by surrealists such as Dali and Magritte. These works have featured in several exhibitions in Germany and elswhere in Europe, including his first solo show at the Museum Hanau, in 1988.

In 1995, Michael changed his medium and since then his main focus and passion lay in the field of photography. These works have been shown in many exhibitions in Germany and the USA.

The group show, „Das Magische Quadrat“, (The Magic Square) which he organized and curated, lead to the awarding of a grant from the Hessische Kulturstiftung (Cultural Art Foundation of the State of Hesse) allowing Michael to work and live in their studio in New York City during the summer months of 2000.

In 2003, again in the role of artist, organizer and curator, Michael collaborated with the GCCES-Goethe Center for Central European Studies and the Rice University in Houston/Texas to produce the group show „Hessen to Houston“ at the Rice University.

In 2004, Michael made his first visit to Australia and in 2005 commenced living and working part time in Sydney while maintaining a studio and home base in Frankfurt, Germany. He is currently continuing work on several evolving series.

The artist‘s works are in several private and public collections, such as the Museum Hanau, Germany and published in many catalogs to the exhibitions.