Background
She was born in Kristiania as a daughter of major Alf Jakhelln (1883–1947) and Agnes Prebensen (1884–1923).
She was born in Kristiania as a daughter of major Alf Jakhelln (1883–1947) and Agnes Prebensen (1884–1923).
Her sculptures include the bronze fountain Dansende jenter from 1958, the bronze sculpture Rosepiken from 1971, and the steel sculpture Flyktningemor from 1971. She delivered decorations to several churches, including the Hamar Cathedral, the Saint Hallvard Church in Oslo, Asker Church, and the Saint Olav Catholic Cathedral in Oslo. She portrayed painter Henrik Sørensen in 1968.