Helena Calmfors is a queer artist, performer, and BDSM professional based in Brooklyn. Originally from Sweden, she has worked and performed in New York since 2014.
The act of creating intimate scenes and experiences is present in all aspects of her work, ranging from watercolor paintings to performance and photography. Helena’s work centers around taking control of the male gaze through the practice of femdom where she explores the theme of reclaiming identity through hierarchical power play.
Helena’s work has been included in numerous group exhibitions and art fairs across the United States, including at The Untitled Space, Woman Made Gallery, The Locker Room, and Satellite Art Fair, and she has performed at notable venues like House of Yes. Her debut monograph, Forget Me Not, from Circa Press, was published in 2025.
