A-FI-SA. But it might not be tomorrow

For her exhibition, Dæhlin has created the immersive moving image installation A-FI-SA, which takes the viewer on a meditative journey between Longyearbyen, Svalbard and San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas, Mexico.

With transgenerational memory at its heart, the exhibition explores ritual, place and identity, and asks whether it is possible to find healing and playful connections to the past and future through the interconnectedness of bodies, gestures and landscapes.

Maritea Dæhlin’s practice transcends disciplinary boundaries and exists as theatre productions, performance, sound and video installations, photography and writing. Her dynamic upbringing, navigating different continents as well as diverse cultures and languages, deeply influences her creative practice, providing a foundation for exploring themes of identity, multilingualism, and shifting perspectives.

During the exhibition period, Maritea Dæhlin will also present a live programme at the museum in Bodø titled When I See You. I See a Garden. Further details will be announced in due course.

Curator: 
Liv Brissach 

Graphic design: 
Hei Yo Studio 

The exhibition was first presented at the Northern Norwegian Art Museum’s branch at Nordover Art Centre in Longyearbyen (27 September 2025–26 April 2026). In autumn 2026, adapted versions of the exhibition will be presented concurrently at Oslo Kunstforening and the Northern Norwegian Art Museum in Bodø. Elisabeth Byre serves as co-curator for the presentation at Oslo Kunstforening.

The project is realised with support from Nordnorsk Kunstmuseum, Regional project funds (The Art Centres of Norway), The Norwegian Visual Artists Fund, The Audio and Visual Fund, Arts Council Norway, Atelier Nord, Artica Svalbard and McColl Center. 

Maritea Dæhlin’s production team: 
Maritea Dæhlin – Concept, Artist 
Pablo Rojo – Director of Photography 
Dalia Huerta Cano – Film Editor 
Soh Tokunaga – Exhibition design and costume design (Svalbard) 
Truls Hannemyr – Sound Design 
Lucrezia Pollice, Lulu Colour Limited – Colourist 
Elisabeth C. Gmeiner – Production 
Ursula Lascurain – Production (Mexico) 
Tone Kittelsen – Production Assistant (Svalbard) 

Featuring: 
Nina, Rafiki, Jenny Calderón, Medhin Tewolde Serrano, Maritea Dæhlin 

The artist extends her gratitude to: 
Lisa Bakk Bøen, Thora Dolven Balke, Samantha Dwinnell, Kathinka Svane, Adela Guillen, Gabriela Ruvalcaba, Baba & Don, Barbara Foto & Ramme AS.