Artists Statement

Olivia Kuderewski

Scholarship Literature 1.10. – 31.12.2023

What made you apply for the otte1 scholarship?
The desire to be able to work on text in peace and financial independence, and the location by the sea.

What did you work on during your stay?
I’ve more or less found a style for my new novel. I was a lot of trial and error and reading.

What inspired you at the Künstlerhaus in Eckernförde?
The beach, my fellow scholarship holders Nicholé and Apollinariia, the behavior of the pensioners on the street, the animals (esp. jellyfish), the changing weather.

What do you take away from Eckernförde for your further artistic development?
I take with me the realization that I should deviate from my plans until they start to be fun.

What would you like to add?
It was beautiful here! Thank you!