MONOCHRAPHONISM & MINIMALISM: Fragments in Focus

ArtBlog

Jan 10

The text is a reflective letter that explores the concept of fragmentation within the creative process. It discusses the idea of "monochramy," a fusion of monochrome and monogamy, symbolizing deep commitment to a singular creative focus. The author reflects on the role of desire in creativity, drawing connections between art and romance, and highlights the influence of Minimalism, particularly Sol Lewitt's encouragement to act boldly without fear of failure. The letter acknowledges the challenges artists face in having their work recognized and valued, ultimately embracing fragmentation as a state of potential and growth in both art and life.

Camilla Howalt

Visual Artist

After graduating with First-Class Honours from Wimbledon School of Art and completing an MA at Kingston University’s Center for Research in Modern European Philosophy, Camilla Howalt (b.1968) established her Malmö-based studio in 2021. Her practice focuses on creating prints and original artworks that blend photography, painting, and digital techniques.

Working across painting, textile-based media, and photography to explore perception, materiality, and fragmentation, her work traces the ways pain - physical, emotional, existential - inscribes itself onto surfaces, bodies, and spaces. Through mapped and layered textures, she investigates how presence unfolds in the tension between sensuality, introspection, and abstraction.

Camilla’s work is part of private collections across Europe, and her prints are available for purchase, bringing her distinct, contemplative style into homes and spaces looking for both aesthetic and thoughtful engagement.

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