Marie Jamil Schwab (*1996) is a Visual Artist from Germany. She studied the Fine Arts under Prof. Björn Dahlem at Bauhaus University Weimar and Intermedia Art under Prof. Tokihiro Sato at Tokyo University of the Arts.
"My artistic practice is a deep exploration of the boundaries of body and mind, uncovering a primal sense of interconnectedness with nature and the elements. I seek altered states of consciousness by challenging my physical and psychological limits—whether through exposure to the cold, breathwork, or facing my fears - to ignite a creative spark that brings me closer to the raw, elemental forces around us.
The work I create during these experiences invites viewers into a portal of perception, revealing an intimate and intuitive relationship between human and nature. Through my practice, I aim to capture the way these profound encounters blur the line between self and the natural world, exposing a resonance that transcends individuality. Each piece reflects the symbiotic flow between what I experience within and what I observe outside, creating visual expressions that connect my inner and outer landscapes.
Another dimension of my work lies in my fascination with the depth psychology of fairy tales and mythology. These narratives, often a child's first encounter with the profound themes of fear, transformation, and mortality, provide symbolic images that resonate deeply with both the subconscious and conscious mind. I see these stories as mirrors to our inner worlds, offering insights that help us navigate universal human emotions and challenges. By integrating this symbolic language into my artistic practice, I seek to invite reflection and evoke a space where viewers can project their own subconscious onto my work, much like the tales of old have done for generations.
Over the past four years, my mother’s forest has been both a sanctuary and a source of inspiration. As a landscape architect, my mother has been working to restore this one-hectare forest near Würzburg, Germany, to a thriving ecosystem, collaborating with conservation efforts to bring it back to its natural diversity. This forest has become my open-air studio, where I am guided by my mother's passion and knowledge of the land’s flora and fauna. Together, we share a reverence for this living space: a bond that threads my artistic exploration into a broader relationship with Mother Nature. The forest is not only a physical setting but a symbol of my connection to both my mother and the earth. A place where my creative and personal roots intertwine."
CV
2024 - this day
organisational and curatorial participation in the exhibition space Südgalerien e. V., Kassel
organisational and curatorial participation in the exhibition space Südgalerien e. V., Kassel
2023
Intermedia Art studies under Professor Tokihiro Sato (exchange semester), Tokyo University of the Arts GEIDAI, Japan
Artist in Residence (August), LuppArt Residency, Hungary
Diploma of Fine Arts, Bauhaus University, Weimar
Intermedia Art studies under Professor Tokihiro Sato (exchange semester), Tokyo University of the Arts GEIDAI, Japan
Artist in Residence (August), LuppArt Residency, Hungary
Diploma of Fine Arts, Bauhaus University, Weimar
2022
Art Studio in Coworking Space at HANGAR (September-December), Barcelona, Spain
Internship as art curator at WindowSight (August-September), Barcelona, Spain
Art Studio in Coworking Space at HANGAR (September-December), Barcelona, Spain
Internship as art curator at WindowSight (August-September), Barcelona, Spain
2021
Artist In Residence (October-December), Hakoniemi - Luova tila, Finland
Internship at Museum im Kulturspeicher (March), Würzburg
Artist In Residence (October-December), Hakoniemi - Luova tila, Finland
Internship at Museum im Kulturspeicher (March), Würzburg
2020 - 2023
eTutor / student assistant in the Fine Art Department, Bauhaus University, Weimar
eTutor / student assistant in the Fine Art Department, Bauhaus University, Weimar
2020
Internship at La Galería (March-April), Panajachel, Guatemala
Internship at Klassik Stiftung (January), Weimar
Internship at La Galería (March-April), Panajachel, Guatemala
Internship at Klassik Stiftung (January), Weimar
2019 - 2020
organisational and curatorial participation in the exhibition space NOVA art space, Weimar
organisational and curatorial participation in the exhibition space NOVA art space, Weimar
2018 - 2023
Fine Arts studies under Professor Björn Dahlem at Bauhaus University, Weimar
Fine Arts studies under Professor Björn Dahlem at Bauhaus University, Weimar
2017 - 2018
Art Education studies at Bauhaus University, Weimar
Art Education studies at Bauhaus University, Weimar
EXHIBITIONS
INTERCONNECTEDESS, Diploma exhibition, Berkaer Str. 11, Weimar
BRUTAL süß (group exhibition), Klasse Dahlem, Bauhaus University, Weimar
2021
sample from ø mars (group exhibition), Toride campus of Intermedia Arts, Tokyo University of the Arts GEIDAI, Tokyo, Japan
Ø mars (group exhibition), collaborative online exhibition by Klasse Dahlem, Bauhaus University and Department of Intermedia Arts, Tokyo University of the Arts GEIDAI
Turbo Turbo (group exhibition), Klasse Dahlem, Altes Funkhaus, Weimar
2020
Basic Instincts - REMAKE (group exhibition), in collaboration with marke.6 art space
Basic Instincts (group exhibition), Klasse Dahlem, Altes Funkhaus, Weimar
Women’s Art Show (group exhibition), La Galería, Panajachel, Guatemala
CURATORIAL PROJECTS
YOUNG N PRETTY, Team NOVA art space, Berkaer Str. 11, Weimar
2019
Parallel Screens, Team NOVA art space, Berkaer Str. 11, Weimar
PUBLICATIONS
2021
Edition 21 box, time capsule by Klasse Dahlem
2020
Walking Weimar - walking and writing as curatorial practice and artistic strategy, Team NOVA art space
SCHOLARSHIPS + AWARDS
2023
PROMOS (DAAD) scholarship for studies at Tokyo University of the Arts, Tokyo, Japan
Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) scholarship for studies at Tokyo University of the Arts, Tokyo, Japan
Education Support Fund for Diploma Project "INTERCONNECTEDNESS", Findhorn Foundation, Scotland
2021
Frauenförderfonds for "Winter in Hakoniemi", Bauhaus University Weimar
2018
Sonderpreis des Jugendkulturpreises Main-Spessart in der Kategorie Bildende Kunst