Margrét Helga Sesseljudóttir's Intimate Sculptural Installations Explore Corporeal Melancholy

Margrét Helga Sesseljudóttir draws inspiration from Carolee Schneemann's tradition of bodily art, blending performance, photography, found materials, and painting into her sculptural works. One notable piece showcases a self-portrait within a solarium, affixed to a plastic tent and connected to a gold-painted chariot-like form. In a striking installation, the artist reclines face-down on a leather IKEA sofa, clad in white panties and socks, surrounded by whimsical sculptures and small jelly puddings. A prominent feature is a large photograph of a man masturbating in a family vehicle in Reykjavík, captured from a bus. Her creations evoke a sense of melancholy and are described as profoundly personal. This profile appeared in the March 2014 FutureGreats edition of ArtReview, in collaboration with EFG International.