DALFASTLittle Explorers
Gentle adventure — mountains, boats, balloons and small journeys into a big friendly world.
Curator's statement
Little Explorers is built on the idea that a child's world should feel large and kind at the same time. Its subjects are the beginnings of adventure — a small boat on calm water, a balloon over rolling hills, a path heading somewhere good. Shapes are simple and rounded, colour is warm rather than loud, and nothing in the frame is frightening. The work is designed to still look handsome to a parent years later, so a nursery can grow into a bedroom without redecorating.
Design philosophy
Simple rounded forms, warm and calm colour, friendly scale. Charming without being childish; designed to age well in the room.
Colour system
Soft sky, warm sand, sage, muted coral, cream, gentle ochre.
Shape language
Rounded hills, small vessels, balloons and clouds, winding paths, simple friendly silhouettes.
Composition
Age-appropriate and universally suitable: no frightening imagery, no stereotypes, no brand or character likenesses, no text beyond simple educational lettering where the collection calls for it. Every composition original.
Ideal spaces
Nurseries, children's bedrooms, family rooms, paediatric and family-friendly spaces.
Print formats
1:1, 2:3, 3:4, 4:5, A-series.
Collection build-out: 2 published of a planned 100 artworks (2%).
3 pieces in this collection
