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.

Her work ranges from oil, acrylic and watercolor paintings, charcoal and ink drawings, to photography, collaging and mixed media.

Francesca’s work is formed on her personal experience as a Queer Latina Immigrant and serves as an exploration of self-love and personal remembrance. 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.

Her early pieces focus on the female nude figure and illustrate her varied emotions on how women’s bodies are perceived, consumed and affected by society. Her recent work searches to open awareness within discourses of personal identity, the human experience and the intersection of the idea of “self” and one’s body.

Based in her Minneapolis home studio, Francesca 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

Photography by Elise Radspinner