Hertta Kella
2025

The bathhouse is a place of play between mold, bacteria and cleaning agent

The foundation in reinforced concrete is doomed, pillars weathered by excessive moisture and chlorine

On the hairy landscape of skin, organisms battle for foothold as soap is rubbed in

Eyes itch from aroma therapy

A clean slate for everything to start over

Sulfates are formed naturally via volcanic activity, weathering of rocks, and decomposition of organic matter.

Lauryl Sulfate is a foaming agent commonly used in cosmetics and cleaning products. It irritates the eyes, mouth and respiratory ways. When consumed orally, it weakens the taste receptors for sweetness.

Exhibited at Myymälä2 gallery in 2025 as a part of a group exhibition Lauryl Sulfate with Klaudia Denisov, Paju Hämäläinen, Niklas Sandberg, Nooa Paukkunen, Leo Kivinen & Maria Takaki.

Lauryl Sulfate
Bathtub made in collaboration with Maria Takaki.
Made in collaboration with Maria Takaki.