Ciel Skål

As a self described "child of nowhere," Ciel Skål grew up with an identity shaped by caveats. Her childhood was marked by a dividing of cultures and instability, forcing the question of what it means to be home. In adulthood, she found stability through degrees in behavioral research and art history which led to a compelling career in archeological illustration, but after the loss of several family members, she shifted her career to visual arts and writing full time as a means of catharsis. Her work delves into themes of loss, generational grief, and identity within the context of place, drawing inspiration from her lived experiences and research.