What’s happening here? In her video invitation, Nel thunders through her studio, boisterously headbanging, knee- and head-butting, banging Mohammed Ali onto the canvas without mercy. Her actions demonstrate the no-nonsense attitude from which this new family of figures grows.

This video was made on the occasion of the solo exhibition 'SWALLOW MAELSTROM HUT HEADS' (27.02-04.04.21) at PLUS-ONE Gallery.

Video: Ruby Water
Artwork: Jef Cuypers
Text: Wim Van Mulders
Translation: Sis Matthé