Camila Estrin Henriksen - Artist, Researcher, Educator
I am an artist, researcher, and educator with a multicultural background, based in Norway since 2009. My practice is rooted in process-driven exploration, materiality, and reflective engagement, examining the intersections of identity, sensory experience, and personal and collective narratives.
Identity exploration and formation have been a core part of my practice, bridging visual and textile arts to examine materiality, sensory engagement, and the connections between personal narratives and collective experiences. Holding a BA and an MA in Fine Arts from the University of Agder, I have developed methodologies such as "affective mark finding" and "affect mapping" to uncover hidden narratives and foster meaningful engagement with materials.
Collaboration and the transformative potential of materials are at the heart of my practice. In my BA thesis, Samtaler Mellom Blekk og Tråd, I combined calligraphy and embroidery to explore control and repair. This evolved into my MA project, Honest Skin, where recycled tea bags became vessels for addressing trauma and resilience, emphasizing the agency of materials in shaping personal and collective stories.
As an educator, I aim to create inclusive, exploratory learning environments that prioritize experimentation, sensory engagement, and reflective practice. I have led workshops in experimental drawing and mark-making and served as both an internal and external examiner for BA and MA programs at the University of Agder. These experiences have deepened my understanding of how teaching and artistic research intersect to inspire creativity and critical thinking.
In Heaven We Feed Each Other, a video installation inspired by a participatory arts-based ethnography course in Lesbos, exemplifies my exploration of how art can bridge identities, foster collaboration, and create spaces for shared reflection. This approach informs my current research focus, integrating artistic practice with critical frameworks such as critical posthumanism and neurodiversity studies.
Press
2018-2021
Master in Fine Arts -University of Agder, Kristiansand
2014-2018
Bachelor in Arts and Crafts, University of Agder, Kristiansand
Juried Exhibitions
2023
Sørlandsutstilling 2023
Work: Honest Skin
Arendal Kunstforening, Fogdegaarden Kunstforening, and Søgne Gamle Prestegård
2023
Vårslepp 2023
Grimstad Kunstforening, Grimstad
Work: Honest Skin
Group Exhibitions
2021
Master Exhibition in Fine Arts
University of Agder, Kristiansand, Norway
2019
Encounters Through Arts, Ethnography, and Pedagogy
Ethnofest – Athens Ethnographic Film Festival, Athens, Greece
Work: In Heaven We Feed Each Other
2018
Site Lesvos, Group Exhibition
Verkstedhallene, Kristiansand (Fine Arts, University of Agder)
Work: In Heaven We Feed Each Other
2018
Bachelor Exhibition in Arts and Crafts
Teateret, Kristiansand, Norway
Work: Conversations Between Ink and Thread
Press
2023
Forsgren, Frida. "Introverte sørlandskunstnere." Fædrelandsvennen, August 10, 2023.
Articles
2023
Takle, Tone; Skogen, Anita; Björkendal, Nina Ann-Charlott; Wittemann, Eivind & Henriksen, Camila Estrin (2023).
Idéutvikling og eksperimenterende prosesser
FORM. ISSN 0805-9144