Mia-Nelle Drøschler (b. 1978) is a Danish artist and writer whose interdisciplinary practice spans painting, sculpture, drawing, performance, and literature. Her work delves into the complexities of human experience, intertwining themes of spirituality, nature, and psychology to create evocative narratives that resonate on both sensory and intellectual levels.
Drøschler's artistic journey began with a BA in Fine Art from Goldsmiths University of London in 2010. Her career has since flourished, with exhibitions at esteemed galleries and museums across Europe. Notably, her recent public artwork ‘Small worlds’ commissioned be Copenhagen Council (2025). Her group exhibitions feature Rylen på Limfjorden at Johannes Larsen Museum (2024) and participation in Q For Corner at Frederiskhavn Art Museum (2026)
In addition to her visual art, Drøschler has contributed to the literary field with publications such as ELSK ELSK ELSK (2022) and Learn to paint (2023). Her dedication to exploring the human psyche and our intrinsic connection to nature is evident in her performances, including I Must Eat Myself Now at The National Museum of Denmark (2020) and Miss Lemon Moon at Marienlyst Castle (2019). She is also the host of the podcast Living By Making, where she shares candid reflections on the realities of building a life as an artist — conversations that have connected with a wide audience and gained remarkable engagement on Instagram.
Drøschler's contributions to the arts have been recognized through various grants and residencies, including awards from the Danish Arts Foundation (2011, 2013, 2017, 2018, and 2022) and residencies at The Danish Institute in Rome (2016, 2018, 2019 and 2021). She holds memberships in the Danish Professional Artists Association (BKF) and The Danish Women's Artist Association (KKS) as well as being a member of the new women artist collective ArtSisTra.
Currently residing in the Danish countryside, Drøschler draws inspiration from her natural surroundings, which deeply influence her creative process. Her work invites viewers to embark on a journey of self-discovery and reflection, exploring the profound connections between humanity and the natural world.
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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
2026 Q For Corner, Frederikshavn Art Museum, DK
2025 Corner 2025, Gammelgaard Herlev
2025 Mega Corner, Det Nye Kastet, DK
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
2026 Klarsyn og kanalisering, Æther, Publisher Arkiv For detaljer, DK
2022 ELSK ELSK ELSK, Publisher Silkefyret, DK
2023 Lær at male, Publisher Muusmann, DK
Public sitespecific paintings
2025 Nature, Copenhagen Council, DK
2020 Det er på tide Holger Danske vågner, 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
2025 KnudHøjgaardArtFund, DK
2025 Poul Johansen Fonden af 1992, DK
2024 KnudHøjgaardArtFund, DK
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).