Episode 251: Louisa Schmolke | Artist of 3024, Architectural Designer, Illustrator
“Not studying art, but architecture and project management meant that I was never allowed to run free and create any art I wanted. We had to think about the budget, the business, the end use. How people are going to see your artwork is just as important as how you feel about it if you want to run it as a business. They’re your customer. You’re not your own customer. How it is going to be received publicly is really important to ask. ”
Louisa Schmolke broke into the international art scene thanks to her 1.6x1.6m Grid of Memories artwork entitled '3024' featured in the Royal Scottish Academy 197th Annual Show. Like many artists, she’s been working hard for a long time building her craft and following her own winding way. From architecture school to working full time to covid derailing her plans to move to the US, she’s been boldly trusting herself in choosing her next step. Unlike many artists, she’s using the practical skills from her architecture training to blend creating art that inspires her. She leads by thinking about how the audience will interact and receive each piece. Her winning formula is creating recognition across many creative spaces, a strong social media following, and new doors that keep opening for her.
To connect, support, and follow guest:
Instagram: artsyschmolke
Website: louisaschmolke.com
LinkedIn: louisa-schmolke
TikTok: @artsyschmolke
NOTES FROM PODCAST:
Scottish, artist, architectural designer, illustrator, content creator & foodie
3024 Grid of Memories Art Piece
AWARDS/FEATURES:
Martin Jones Scholarship Award RIAS + UoD (2023)
TOP GEAR X LOUISA SCHMOLKE for Cupra Formentor Advert (2021)
BBC Top Gear Magazine May Feature (2021)
Vanity Fair Magazine Artist Feature (2021)
House & Garden Magazine Artist Feature (2021)
In Her Studio Magazine June Feature (2021)
Royal Scottish Academy New Contemporaries Medal for Architecture (2019)
Dundee Institute of Architects Award for Best Final Year Student (2018)
RIAS Nominated for the Rowand Anderson Silver Medal (2018)
Kelvingrove Young Artist's Silver Medal
Craft Magazine Front Cover First Prize for Scotland
Publication of 3 portraits in the Times Educational Supplement
EXHIBITIONS:
Royal Scottish Academy 197th Annual Show, 3024 (Grid of Memories) on display from May 5th-June 11th 2023
Article 25 The Bindery Live Fundraiser Auction for 'Camera Roll #2' (2023)
Humanitarian Architecture Fundraiser - work was live auctioned alongside Banksy, Kengo Kuma, Norman Foster (2021)
Royal Scottish Academy New Contemporaries (2019 - 6 weeks)
Architecture and Design Scotland and RIAS Lighthouse Exhibition (2018 - 4 weeks)
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