New Work

This work explores the vulnerability inherent in social media engagement, set against the backdrop of ongoing debates about freedom of speech on open platforms. The woman stands as a sentinel of freedom of speech, shielding herself from personal attacks that arise from her posts and replies. She embodies a duality, constantly navigating both offense and defense—a reflection of the complexities of modern communication.

The plastic glove enveloping her heart symbolizes protection, while the dart arrow in her other hand signifies her readiness to counter any threats. The brushstrokes of her dress reveal a level of transparency, exposing her womb, bones, and organs, which poignantly illustrate the raw vulnerability she endures in her interactions on X (formerly known as Twitter). This interplay of defense and exposure captures the essence of her experience in a tumultuous digital landscape.

Ellen says; “She is aggressor and victim at the same time. Vulnerable but assaultive.”

Details

• Available 🟢
• Year: 2024
• Dimensions: 39 x 55 inch / 100 x 140cm
• Medium: oil on canvas

We see two orange plastic army men action figures in active combat position, orchestrated as a threat to each other. One beside a glooming doorway, the other tilting on the edge of a dark hole in the floor.

In front of them, two competing business men in costume casted in gray plastic, seemingly aware of the military threat behind them that they instigated. In the middle, we see two business partners immortalized in a portrait. One is holding a model space rocket. 

Ellen says; “Humanity is at the mercy of a few ego-driven men.”

Details

• Reserved for museum exhibition
• Year: 2024
• Dimensions: triptych, each 55 x 67 inch / 140 x 170cm
• Medium: oil on canvas