Mikhail Goldenberg
Stoic in Motion
Chapter I
1980-1991
symbiotic binary
Mikhail Goldenberg was born in the former Soviet Union on the border of Europe and Asia; as an adolescent, he was inspired by the contrasting views of each continent. Europe’s fine art influenced a refined style and unleashed creativity, while Asia contributed to a mathematical precision in his work. This unified polarity allowed Mikhail to comfortably perceive and work with complex dynamic systems.
Chapter II
1992-2001
CHAOS/CONTROL
The Soviet Union collapsed in the early 1990s, exposing Mikhail to societal chaos and corruption. Mafia and government forces combined. Car bombings, public knifings, and random homicides were daily occurrences. Car bombings, public knifings, and random homicides were daily occurrences. Embedded into his subconscious, these experiences formed his dark, surreal style. To survive, he had to learn how to recognize patterns in chaotic structures and thrive on uncertainty. In search of scientific discipline dedicated to quantifying chaos in social relations, Mikhail graduated from the university, majoring in economics, and worked in corporate management, rapidly rising through the ranks.
Chapter III
2002-2009
CORPORATE TO CREATIVE
In the early 2000s, Mikhail and his family immigrated to the United States, where they settled in Los Angeles. Once immersed in L.A.’s culture, Mikhail developed a strong connection to conceptual art, journalism, and music. These newfound passions jumpstarted his desire to shift his focus from economics temporarily to streamline a career in the creative field.
Chapter IV
2010-Present
evolution frontier
Today, Mikhail is an interdisciplinary artist who is often found photographing advertising campaigns and editorials for clientele around the globe. With his deep knowledge of capital dynamics, Mikhail understands that sales and branding are the main prerogatives when commissioning a project.
In 2020 Mikhail diversified into cinematography, forming Interlinked Films to serve as a production vehicle for his commercial and art assignments.
Mikhail's other passion is philanthropy; his non-profit venture, Goldenberg Global Foundation is set to launch in 2023.
Mikhail’s long term goal is to fuse his deep knowledge of global economics with his lifelong interest in science and technology. By creating two more sister companies – investment fund Goldenberg Capital and tech firm Goldenberg Technologies, he will continue shaping the future in both physical and informational ways.
