Oil on canvas

151.8×121.8 cm. 59 3/4×48 in.

Signed and located in English, dated on the reverse
EXHIBITED
1 – 31 Oct 2021, Målningar till Mamma och Pappa (Paintings for Mum and Dad), Galerie Carl Kostyál, Stockholm

PROVENANCE
Galerie Carl Kostyál, Stockholm
Acquired directly by present private Asian collector from the above

The Imagination and Freedom of Landscapes
Camilla Engström's Song of Spring

"My paintings help me travel to magical places without having to actually leave."
— Camilla Engström

Born in Sweden in 1989, Camilla Engström graduated from the Parsons School of Design in New York in 2009 with a degree in fashion design. She later worked for the fashion brand Calvin Klein, where she gained her skills in the use of colour, lines, and textures. In 2016, she became a professional artist. Her works are included in collections at the Four Seasons Hotel and Soho House,both in Los Angeles.

Camilla Engström's rhythmic paintings are often compared to those of American artist Georgia O'Keeffe, whom she cites as her greatest influence. Engström adopts O'Keeffe's expansive artistic language and free spirit, translating them into her landscapes with graceful lines and bright, warm colors. Her works are highly sought after in the market. After her piece Day and Night in March set a record at the 2023 China Guardian Hong Kong Autumn Auction, this auction features another notable landscape, Welcome Spring. This work was showcased at her first solo exhibition in Stockholm, titled Målningar till Mamma och Pappa (Paintings for Mum and Dad).

An Ode to Colour

The painting depicts a tranquil countryside, bathed in golden sunlight that highlights the undulating terrain. Terraced hills, accented with green, yellow, red, and pink hues, glow in the warm light of the setting sun. Engström's wide-angle view of the rolling mountains features soft, gentle lines, inspired by her fashion designing experience. The textures, density, and intricacies of fabrics translate into the layered mountains. Each winding stroke mirrors the folds of fabric, with colour layers exuding a velvet-like softness, reminiscent of Mother Earth's warmth. Between the terraces, rounded chimneys stand tall, with five delicate plumes of smoke drifting skyward, echoing the pool above. In this vibrant world, Engström creates a breathable space.

Engström's artistic themes have evolved from early portraits and still lifes to broader landscapes, reflecting the experiences and wisdom life has granted her. Her harmonious colours, dynamic lines, and the interplay of sun and moon in her heart seem to invite viewers to let their imaginations run wild, embracing the freedom and light that surrounds us.

Price estimate:
HKD 150,000 – 250,000
USD 19,200 – 32,100

Auction Result:
HKD: 360,000