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March 22, 2016

Love Stories - Camilla Engstrom

Name: Camilla Engstrom

Artist seated on a stool mending a painted denim jacket in a studio with large canvases and sketches behind her What is the most inspiring thing about your work?

I think because I'm not tied down to one practice I feel constantly inspired. Kind of similar to having too much coffee - anything is possible. The worse part is when I hit a wall and lose focus. Like right now, I really need a vacation.

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When did you make the decision to focus on painting solely?

I made the decision to work for myself about a year ago. As much as I love painting, I think I will always work on different projects unrelated to the art world. I need it to feel inspired. The idea of being stuck in a studio painting for the rest of my life is not appealing to me.

Artist painting small watercolor figures at a studio table, surrounded by brushes, a watercolor palette, and a paint-stained jar For jewelry, what is your most sentimental piece?

A necklace my uncle made me out of some type of Chinese red and brown wood that I don't know the name of.

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Left close-up of painted canvas with pink and black splashes; right full view of Camilla Engstrom watercolor of nude figures and sun

Can jewelry be sentimental?

Yes, very much.

Camilla Engstrom painting watercolor figures at a studio table with a palette and artworks in the background

Do you have a favorite gemstone?

I don't know much about stones so I'm sure there's a lot for me to discover, but I like jade and turquoise.

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Woman painting at a table wearing a striped shirt, stacked silver bracelets, and a small stud earring

What's your favorite body part? Your work deals a lot with position of body.

On me or in general? I like hands. My own hands and other peoples hands. When it comes to men I think that's the part I'm the most picky about. Which doesn't make any sense because my hands are often covered in paint.

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Female artist seated in her studio smiling with pink figurative paintings behind her and a painted canvas tote bag in close view

What are you currently listening to?

Fela kuti.

Artist Camilla Engstrom seated in her studio, smiling with a pink painting behind her and embroidered fabric in the foreground

You were just in China, what was that like?

It was a very sad, but also beautiful trip. I went because my young cousin past away. I spent over two weeks reconnecting with my relatives. That's when my uncle made me my necklace. I wear it every day.

Person standing with hand in pocket wearing embroidered white shirt, jeans, and bracelets in an art studio

Favorite book?

Blonde by Joyce Carol Oates.

Woman hand-sewing a painted denim jacket in an art studio, seated on a stool with canvases leaning against the wall

Favorite painter?

Yayoi Kusama. I admire her so much.

Camilla Engstrom sewing denim in her art studio beside paintings and a paint-stained smock on a dress form

Dream destination?

Machu Picchu. Who's taking me?

Photography by Camila Falquez
Interview and Styling by Cassi Gibson

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