Lilo Rasch-Naegele facts for kids

Lilo Rasch-Naegele (born 12 December 1914, Stuttgart – died 3 June 1978, Oberaichen) was a talented German artist. She was a painter, graphic artist, fashion designer, and also illustrated books. Her amazing work had a big impact on the art scene in Stuttgart, Germany.

Her Early Life and Education

Liselotte Margarete Naegele was born in Stuttgart. Her father, Karl Alfons Naegele, was also a painter. He had his own art studio. When Liselotte was just twelve years old, her father passed away. Even at that young age, she was already drawing advertisements for local shops.

From 1922 to 1930, Lilo attended a Catholic high school for girls in Stuttgart. After that, she won a scholarship for drawing. This allowed her to take art lessons at the State Vocational School in Hoppenlau. From 1931 to 1933, she studied full-time in the Graphics Department. Her teacher, Professor Ernst Schneidler, was very important to her. He founded the Stuttgart School of Graphic Design, which was a famous art school.

Starting Her Career

After finishing her studies, Lilo Naegele opened her own drawing studio in Stuttgart. She quickly became a popular graphic designer, stylist, and book illustrator. She worked for well-known textile companies like Gröber-Neufra. She also worked for big publishers like Deutsche Verlagsgesellschaft Stuttgart.

In 1934, Lilo won a special job. She designed the display window for a famous hairdresser named Hugo Benner. This made her well-known among artists and thinkers in Stuttgart. She met Bodo Rasch, an architect who designed the salon. Other artists, like Willi Baumeister, also knew her. From 1938 to 1939, Lilo worked in Berlin. She designed for magazines like "Die Dame" and "Die neue Linie." She also worked for the film company Tobis.

Family and Later Work

In 1940, Lilo married Bodo Rasch. She then became known as Lilo Rasch-Naegele. They had two children together. Their daughter, Aiga Rasch, became a famous illustrator. Their son, Mahmoud Bodo Rasch, is now a well-known architect.

After World War II, Lilo continued her successful art career. She worked from her studio in Stuttgart. She created designs for big companies like Aral and Schiesser. She also worked for the advertising part of the newspaper Stern. And she continued to illustrate for various publishers.

Lilo Rasch-Naegele was part of a special group of artists. They met at a place called "Bubenbad" with Professor Willi Baumeister. This group was a meeting spot for many important people. It included art historians, critics, philosophers, and other painters. Photographers and designers also joined their discussions.

From 1950, Lilo Rasch-Naegele lived in a modern house in Oberaichen. Her husband, Bodo Rasch, designed it for their family. Here, Lilo started to focus on her own paintings. She created many oil paintings and experimented with different graphic art styles. She continued this work until she passed away suddenly in 1978. Her art is still being studied and appreciated today.

Where to See Her Art

You can find much of Lilo Rasch-Naegele's work in different places. Some pieces are in businesses like Bally and Schiesser. Her art is also in public collections. These include the Kunstmuseum Stuttgart and the town of Leinfelden. Many of her artworks are also held in private collections around the world.

Art Exhibitions

Starting in 1949, Lilo Rasch-Naegele's art was shown in many exhibitions. Some were just about her work, and others included her art with other artists. These shows took place in the Stuttgart area. Her art was also displayed in other countries. For example, her work was shown in Paris (1960), Vevey (1965), Athens (1967), and Manosque in southern France (1973, 1977).