Artist Statement: 

Ellingsen explores calamity and hysteria through an immersive installation of “Hel’s Kitchen”. From Norse mythology, spirituality, pop culture, surrealism and hedonistic aspects of advertising “Hel’s Kitchen” addresses the theme INT./EXT. Through the Norse deity and goddess of death, Hel, Ellingsen is showcasing internal struggles against societal expectations of women. A humorous take on domestic failures masks a deeper anxiety about the regression of women’s rights. The installation’s pastel kitchen, dysfunctional kitchenware, and mock cooking-shows invites reflection on the political climate and threats to women’s autonomy.