Amoving dialogue for textiles and bodies, MaterialBody is a performance installation which invites a shift our perception of self and the material objects we encounter everyday. Familiar and often literally hautnah (up close, near the skin), how much do we know about the textiles we use? Could the garments we wear become partners in movement? Can elements of sewing become an outline for creating dance?

This project arises from the urge to address textile waste (in relation to broader climate concerns) while working in interdisciplinary ways and the wish to investigate my own histories and responsibilities towards garments and sewing.

Concept, Choreography, Textiles, Performance - Victoria McConnell

Music - Perila

Costume - Victoria McConnell

Installation Assistance - Maciej Peplinski