Born in 1967 in Gothenburg, Sweden, Mia Enell’s parents were both artists (painters). Enell is a graduate from Nyckelvik Art School in Stockholm (1987) and received her DSNAP (MFA equivalent) from ENSBA the “Beaux-Arts” in Paris (1992). Enell is an interdisciplinary artist working primarily in painting and drawing as well as photography, video, installation and sculpture. Although she makes use of different media, Enell approaches her work with the internal logic of a painter. She is best known for her paintings and drawings, depicting the eccentricities of her inner life, often with humor and a surrealist bent. Visions, haiku-like phrases - inspired by dreams, surrounding life or drawn from the unconscious, are part of the work: Enell likes to play with words, which features prominently in many of her works.

Select exhibitions include: Sorbonne Art Gallery, Paris, FR (2024); TIAB – The Immigrant Artist Biennial, New York, NY (2023); Drawing Biennial, Drawing Room, London, UK (2021); COD – Center for Openness and Dialogue, Tirana, Albania (2018); Arena Vestfossen, Norway (2013); Kulturhuset, Stockholm, Sweden (2011); Third Streaming, New York, NY (2011); Colgate University Museum, Hamilton, NY (2006); Hellenic Museum, Chicago, IL (2006); The New York Public Library, New York, NY (2006); Nordic Heritage Museum, Seattle, WA (2004); Delegation of European Commission, Washington D.C. (2004); ENSBA-Quai Malaquis (2000); Centre Régional d’Art Contemporain, Sète, France (1999); Caisse des dépôts et Consignations, Paris (1999,1998); Espace Paul Richard, Paris (1999), Independent Center for Art & Photography, Paris (1997). She is a recipient of honors such as The Elfi von Kantzow Alvin Art Award (2021) and The American-Scandinavian Society, Cultural Grant Award (2004).