Okuda San Miguel
Biography
Okuda San Miguel, born Óscar San Miguel Erice on November 19, 1980, in Santander, Spain, is a prominent contemporary artist recognized for his vibrant, geometric style. Okuda's work is a blend of pop surrealism and urban art, characterized by colorful geometric patterns that often feature animals, skulls, and human figures without identities. His art explores themes of existentialism, the meaning of life, and the conflicts between modernity and human roots, often critiquing capitalism and societal norms.
He began his artistic journey in 1996, painting on abandoned buildings and railways in Santander. By 2009, Okuda had gained international recognition, touring with the IAM project and showcasing his work in cities like New York, Berlin, London, and Paris. Okuda's large-scale murals and public installations can be found worldwide, and he has exhibited in major galleries and art fairs across the globe, including the Corey Helford Gallery in Los Angeles and Heron Arts in San Francisco.
Okuda's style is influenced by pop art, surrealism, and various cultural elements encountered during his travels. Artists like René Magritte, Max Ernst, Yayoi Kusama, and Takashi Murakami have significantly influenced his work. He continues to live and work in Madrid, Spain, where he focuses on large public projects and installations that merge art with architecture.