Ellen R

As an artist, I navigate the intricate terrain of humanity's pursuit of progress. In a world enamored with effectiveness, efficiency, and functionality, individuals often find themselves ensnared in a relentless loop, where the quest for optimization eclipses the essence of being human. We feverishly chase technological advancements, believing they hold the key to heightened efficiency, yet in this relentless pursuit, we overlook the fundamental truth: it was humanity that sparked this journey, and it is humanity that should remain at its core.

I am no stranger to this narrative; I have traversed the spectrum from burnout to depression, grappling with the weight of high-functioning anxiety within this very system. Through my art, I endeavor to disrupt this frenetic rhythm, prompting viewers to pause, to introspect, to reconnect with their emotions and physicality. I want us to stop and think about our feelings, emotions, how our bodies react, ask ourselves more often "what am I actually feeling right now? why am I doing this thing now? what am I scared of? what if I try to listen now? what does it mean to me?".

The whole life, I believe, is a flux of coincidences, formed by our minds, the power of nature and people around us. It'...

Self-taught as an artist, with Cultures and the Arts Studies at Leuphana University.