Miguel Oldenburg  (b. Caracas, Venezuela 1970)

“Painting lets me hold the threads of my own existence, my own identity. I paint knowing each brush stroke carries the voice of the country I imagine, one where I fit, one to return to”.

The work of Miguel Oldenburg explores past and present issues of the cultural, political, and social fabric of Venezuela. In his paintings, an open dialogue emerges reflecting migration realities, and the triumphs and tragedies of the Venezuelan diaspora.

Miguel has strong ties to his Latino roots, which are infused into everything he creates. Growing up in Caracas, he became attuned to seeing calmness in the chaos and adventure in the mundane, a perspective that has shaped his creativity. He draws inspiration from the realities of Venezuela, its rich cultural symbolism, and the natural wonders of the South American country.

Miguel has been on a lifetime journey of self-expression through different artistic mediums, with a special affinity for oil painting. He graduated from Universidad Católica Andrés Bello, receiving a degree in Communications. Miguel is a 4-time Emmy Award winning Creative Director. He’s also a recipient of two Grand Awards from the New York Festival, several Promax/BDA Awards, six Telly awards, among other honors working on media arts, motion design, and visual effects projects for major entertainment brands and production agencies. His provocative art has been displayed in New York and Madrid.

Miguel believes that art is a means to inspire, transform, and connect with the world around him.