Elise Sallis & Ella Matthews: Ell-squared
September - December 2022
Ell-squared are visual artists, bringing together two minds to create the epitome of kitsch and gaudy art that defies the white cube's subliminal notions of how art should be viewed. They employ humour not only to disarm the audience, but also to relieve tensions within our underlying overlooked themes.
Their mission is to bring craft and textile approaches into the realm of fine art. They use the limitations placed on kitsch women to reflect on how they communicate with the public by elevating the 'feminine craft cliché' to the same level as high art. As a result, rather than focusing on high art traits, their collective work has become hyper-kitsch.
