Francesca Miguieles (she/they) was born in Santiago, Chile and moved to Minnesota, United States in 2016. She attended Pontifical Catholic University of Chile in Santiago, Chile and Accademia di Belle Arti di Firenze in Florence, Italy before graduating Minneapolis College of Art and Design with a BFA in Drawing & Painting, Minor in Art History.

She is a mixed media artist whose work ranges from oil, acrylic and watercolor paintings, charcoal, pastel and ink drawings, to photography, pressed flowers and collaging.

Francesca’s work serves as an exploration of self-love and personal remembrance. Working with the vulnerable figure as the main subject, she finds ground to express emotions towards personal experiences navigating displacement, queerness and chronic pain. A series of work that searches to open awareness within discourses of personal identity, the human experience and the intersection of the idea of “self” and one’s body - and how these bodies are perceived, consumed and affected by society.

Her art is rooted in observation, portraying real people and authentic figures. This approach transforms each piece into a collaborative experience with the community, offering a safe space for nourishment and connection.

Based in her Minneapolis home studio, Francesca explores these motifs by working through series or work at a time and using recycled mixed media, as she is dedicated to a sustainable and ethical practice, often using materials that are found, recycled or responsibly sourced. 

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You can learn more about Francesca in this interview with Voyage MN Magazine