brad oldham
biography

 

Brad Oldham is a sculptor with the mind of an engineer who enjoys creating artistic, useful pieces.  Oldham established his stand-alone company in 1998 to design and produce sculpture, architectural features, and custom products for commercial and public projects.  The company, known today as Brad Oldham International, Inc., builds upon Oldham’s highly regarded tenure with the country’s top interior design firms, well-known real estate owners, discriminating private art collectors and public entities.

 

While a stand-out artist growing up in an artistic family who lived around the world, Oldham’s earliest victories came through his skills on the basketball court.  It’s significant to note that his first true successes were a result of his strong leadership and physical skills in a highly competitive team sport as this was when Oldham’s collaborative spirit took root.  A basketball scholarship helped Oldham earn a degree in economics from Texas Wesleyan University in Fort Worth. 

 

Oldham’s inherent artistic skills are such a part of who he is, that he didn’t recognize his talent. Sculpting is something he did with Wonder Bread before he learned to read. He carved animals out of soap bars. It wasn’t until 1989, when Oldham was enrolled in Texas Christian University’s MBA program, that he left the classroom to hone his artistic craft by working first hand with the finest metalworking craftsmen in the industry. His skills brought jewelry and button manufacturing into the family apparel business, lead by his older brother Todd Oldham, an internationally acclaimed fashion designer. Along with his metalworking expertise, Oldham oversaw production and manufacturing of Todd Oldham’s couture and bridge lines for more than eight years.

 

In 1998, when the family transitioned their apparel business into other market segments, Oldham launched his own company, providing sculpture, custom metal and tile products to architects, interior designers, and private collectors.

 

In 2002, Oldham joined forces with Phoenix I Restoration & Construction to launch a new division called Phoenix I Studios. This industry-first division broke new ground in historical restoration by providing custom-design accessories for commercial projects.
Today, Brad Oldham International, Inc. boosts an enviable list of clients ranging from public entities to Fortune 500 corporations and international art collectors. Oldham is one of the youngest sculptors on the national scene and his work is only getting better and more valuable. He enjoys blurring the traditional lines between fine art and commercial products. This unique offering makes sculpture more accessible and engaging to an emerging audience of art collectors.

 

Oldham’s art has been featured on Good Morning America and in Architectural Digest, Better Homes & Gardens, Veranda, House & Garden, The Dallas Morning News, and other national and local publications. In 2003, Oldham was honored with The Craft Award from Preservation Dallas for his dedication to preserving Dallas landmarks, and three years later, with The Rising Star Award in Homes and Interiors from Fashion Group International.  In 2008, Coca-Cola named Oldham its arts role model to mentor and to work with high school students interested in pursuing art as a career. In 2009, Oldham introduced The Traveling Man, a $1.4 million sculptural series, which has been dubbed by media as a new “hallmark” for the city and “Dallas’ new photographic ambassador.” 

 

Oldham brings a background of education, craftsmanship, diverse culture and creativity to his endeavors. While proud of his accomplishments and upbringing, he is the rare individual who today is doing professionally what he’s always dreamed of. The only thing that generates more passion than his work, is his family; Oldham is married with three children, whose individual creative pursuits he enjoys fostering.

 

Oldham brings a background of education, craftsmanship, diverse culture and creativity to his endeavors. While proud of his accomplishments and upbringing, he is the rare individual who today is doing professionally what he’s always dreamed of. The only thing that generates more passion than his work, is his family; Oldham is married with three children, whose individual creative pursuits he enjoys fostering.

 

 

©Brad Oldham 2009