Hel’s Kitchen

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” is created. 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.