ART AND LITTERATURE

Mia-Nelle is a Danish artist and writer with a high sense of artistic exploration and experimentations. With a versatility that spans painting, sculpture, drawing, performance, and the written word, Mia-Nelle crafts an interdisciplinary landscape where art and literature harmoniously intersect.

MATERIALITY

In Mia-Nelle’s artistic realm, every stroke of the brush, each sculpture’s contour, and the intricate lines of her drawings serve as a gateway into the intricate tapestry of human existence. Her creations are a profound journey into the senses. By weaving together color, form, and narratives, she opens a portal to a world where every emotion and experience takes on a tangible, evocative form.

INTUITION

Mia-Nelle’s work is a spiritual quest. It’s a quest to unearth deeper meanings, exploring the very essence of human existence and its intrinsic connection with nature. Her canvases breathe with the profound relationship between the individual and the environment, often leaving viewers with a heightened sense of self and an enriched understanding of the world around them.

MENTOR

Mia-Nelle’s passion for art and writing transcends her individual practice. She is a revered mentor, sharing her wisdom and insights with aspiring artists through masterclasses in art and painting. Her warm guidance and nurturing approach have made her a beloved figure in the art community, fostering a new generation of creators who are eager to explore their own unique paths

CV

Education
2010 BA Fine Art, Goldsmiths University of London

Selected solo exhibitions
2024 More, Kulturarkaderne, Vordingborg, DK
2022 Vera and the waitingroom, Eks-rummet, DK
2021 Næsten Kærlighed, UDSTILLINGSSTEDET Sorø, DK
2019 Hjemsøgt, Filmstationen Værløse, Maløv DK
2018 It Is All Bout Me, Gallery Rozart, Ikast DK
2017 A Selection Of Old Things, The Danish National Museum, DK
2015 Mia-Nelle, Bredgade Kunsthandel, Copenhagen DK
2014 The Island Of Many Dreams, Bie & Vadstrup Gallery, Copenhagen DK
2013 DreamEscapes, Danish Cultural Institute, Edinburgh UK
2011 The Forest Within, Gallery ARCH402, London UK

Selected group exhibitions
2024 Rylen på Limfjorden, Johannes Larsen Museum, DK
2023 Three forms of forms, Spirefestivallen, DK
2022 Sketches for a dream, Muusmann’s, DK
2022 Art in, Kapellet in Roskilde, DK
2021 Morosum, Dronninglund Kunstcenter, DK
2021 Efterbilleder, SAK, Svendborg DK
2021 Plein Air, Museum Salling, DK
2020 Sommerudstilling, Galleri Egelund, DK
2020 Melankoli, Skovhuset DK
2019 I do Art, Ergo I am, Marienlyst Slot, Elsinore DK
2019 Aneberg / Boulevard156 Gallery, Copenhagen
2018 The Essence Of Now/ Boulevard156 Gallery, Copenhagen DK
2018 Group exhibition / Kunstlerhaus Bethanien, DE
2017 Corner 2017 (guest artist) Sophienholm, Bagsvaerd DK
2017 Jeg Tænker Tit På Det / Boulevard156 Gallery, Copenhagen DK
2016 D I M E N S I O N – KUNST TUR/RETUR KUNST, Rundetarn, Copenhagen DK
2013 Winter Exhibition, Bredgade Kunsthandel, Copenhagen DK
2010 Degreeshow, Goldsmiths, London UK
2007 Det er kunst, Gallery Nakke Hage, Copenhagen DK
2006 KE – Kunstnernes Efterarsudstilling, Den Fri Udstillingsbygning, Juried selection, DK

Publications
2022 ELSK ELSK ELSK, Publisher Silkefyret, DK
2023 Lær at male, Publisher Muusmann, DK

Public sitespecific paintings
2020 Det er på tide Holger Danske vagner, Helsingør Kommune, DK
2019 Inside Out, Wallpainting, Skælskør Kommune, DK

Performances
2023 READING; Festival at Løve´s arranged på Silkefyret, Aarhus, DK
2020 I Must Eat Myself Now, The Danish National Museum, DK
2019 Miss Lemon Moon, Marienlyst Castle, Elsinore DK
2018 Live paint during concert by Marcel Gaul, Præstebo Church, Copenhagen DK
2017 Madam Blue,BLVD 156 Gallery, DK
2016 Showcase and reading, Koncertkirken, Copenhagen DK

Grants and residencies
2023 Professor Gottfred Eickhoff and Gerda Eickhoffs Fond Honor Grant, DK
2023 The Danish Art Workshop / Statens Værksteder for kunst, DK
2022 The Danish Art Council, DK (Production grant)
2021 Full residency, The Danish Institute, Rome, IT
2019 Full residency, The Danish Institute, Rome, IT
2018 og 2019 Montana Foundation, DK
2018 og 2019 Dronning Ingrids Romerske Fond, DK
2019 Grethe Schantz Fond, DK
2018 Danish Art Council for residency at Kunstlerhaus Bethanien, DE
2018 Montana Foundation, DK
2018 Residency, Kunstlerhaus Bethanien, DE
2018 Production grant, Montana Foundation, DK (Production grant)
2017 Danish Art Council Work Grant for My Dreams, Sophienholm, DK
2017 Full sponsorship, Dyrup, DK
2017 Full residency, The Danish Institute, Rome, IT
2017 Dronning Ingrids Romerske Fond, DK
2016 KnudHøjgaardArtFund,DK
2016 DanishArtCouncilGrantwardedforWeAreHere(Justforamoment),Sophienholm,DK
2016 Full residency, The Danish Institute, Rome, IT
2016 Dronning Ingrids Romerske Fond, DK
2016 Full recidency, The Danish Institute, Athens GR
2015 Production grant, Montana Foundation, DK
2015 Full residency, Klitgaarden, Skagen, DK
2012 Danish Art Council for new web site, DK
2011 British Art Council Grant warded for The Forest Within, Gallery ARCH402, UK.
2011 Full residency Klitgaarden, Skagen, DK
2010 Danish Art Council Grant warded for The Forest Within, Gallery ARCH402, DK

Mia-Nelle Drøschler is a member of BKF (Danish Professional Artists Association) and
KKS (The Danish Women’s Artist Association).

BIO

FROM LONDON TO A DANISH FARMHOUSE

She embarked on her artistic journey by pursuing her education at Goldsmiths Fine Art in London, where she graduated in 2010. This pivotal experience marked the beginning of an illustrious career that has taken her across different cities and landscapes, shaping her artistic vision along the way.

From 2010 to 2021, Mia-Nelle Drøschler found herself residing in dynamic and culturally vibrant cities such as London, Glasgow, and Copenhagen. Her time in these cosmopolitan centers undoubtedly left a profound imprint on her work, influencing her artistic exploration and experimentation.

In recent years, Mia-Nelle Drøschler has sought solace and inspiration in the tranquil Danish countryside. Nestled within the rustic walls of an old farmhouse, this idyllic setting serves not only as her dwelling but also as an integral part of her creative studio. It is here that the Danish landscape and its inherent beauty have found expression in her art.

Mia-Nelle Drøschler’s artistic endeavors have garnered recognition. Her work has graced the walls of esteemed galleries and museums. She is a recipient of awards from the Danish Art Council and the British Art Council, underscoring the significance of her contributions to the art scene.

RESEARCH IN ROME
Throughout the period spanning 2015 to 2021, Mia-Nelle Drøschler embarked on a deeply immersive and ongoing research project in and around Rome. This endeavor delved into the intricate relationship between painting and the realms of spirituality and mythology throughout the annals of art history. Her exploration and insights have shed new light on the enduring and timeless themes that pervade the world of art.

PRESS

Written by Morten Friis
Cand. Mag. in Modern Culture and Cultural Information

It is in the process that the artist Mia-Nelle Drøschler is at her best. But it is to enjoy the happiness too
soon, as in it this tale, we will need to start all the way back to a far more less than ‘the good old days’.
We are writing June 17, 2010, and it is not any normal day. It is the day of the highlight of the art calendar
of the International art world: the degree show of the acclaimed London-based art school Goldsmith’s.
It is two o’clock and the doors have just opened. In walk critics, collectors, jetsetters, actors, in short,
everything that can walk and stand in the finer circles of the upper layers of the metropolis, and among
the artstudents is being whispered again and again: ‘Will Saatchi come, will Saatchi come?’

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