About

Biography

Michelle Samigoullina was born in Los Angeles, CA in 2002. She currently attends Brentwood School and is set to graduate in 2021.

Art Programs & Education

Brentwood School, Los Angeles

Arts-Related Coursework: AP Studio Art (2D Art and Design), AP Studio Art (Drawing), Drawing & Composition I, Drawing & Composition II, Drawing & Composition III, Honors Drawing & Composition VI (instructor had me skip levels IV and V), Ceramics I

Oxbridge Academic Program at the University of Oxford, Oxfordshire

Arts-Related Coursework: Studio Art

Received Honors in Studio Art course; art displayed in newsletters, social media, and showcased on campus.

Brown University Pre-College Program, Providence

Arts-Related Coursework: Drawing Intensive

Advanced program taught by Anna McNeary; art showcased on university’s website, in newsletters, and around campus.

Brentwood Art Center, Los Angeles

Arts-Related Coursework: Figure Drawing Studio

Advanced studio class taught by David Schoffman; art displayed at Brentwood Art Center.

Artist Statement

Art is my greatest passion in life and provides an outlet for self-expression which enables me to convey emotions otherwise indescribable through words. I strive to represent themes surrounding mental health and illness, nationality and identity, and environmental issues through my work.

I am currently undergoing a series in which I intend to document the rediscovery and exploration of my ethnic background as well as my relationship with my extended family.