Her exhibition, The Way Home, offers a serene, meditative journey into her peaceful farmstead in the Spanish countryside. Bathed in warm tones of yellow, pink, purple, and orange, the series evokes the nostalgic essence of Mediterranean summers.
Dahl’s innovative use of organic materials such as pumice stone, hay, and pine needles adds a tactile dimension to the canvases, often incorporating elements of relief sculpture. These textured surfaces extend from the canvas, creating a physical presence that invites interaction.
In The Way Home, Dahl has shifted away from her previous focus on architecture and human figures, choosing instead to highlight the often-overlooked subjects of everyday life. Inspired by the hens she keeps at home, Dahl presents these creatures as central figures in her new body of work.
Viewed from a child’s perspective, the hens serve as a tribute to her daughter’s fascination with them. Their bright red combs stand out against soft pastel landscapes, giving them a regal and maternal presence.
Works like Mother Hen reflect Dahl’s own experiences of motherhood, portraying the hens as nurturing figures, rendered in traditionally feminine colour palettes.
Ultimately, The Way Home is infused with Dahl’s deep affection for her Spanish home.
Through her use of warm colours and materials that evoke the hazy softness of cherished memories, these artworks invite viewers to pause and experience the quiet contentment of returning home.
Embracing the romanticised notion of seeing life through “rose-colored glasses,” these pieces offer a moment of stillness, inviting us to bask in the calm and familiarity of home.
Artist: Camilla Marie Dahl
