Sursum Corda (*) is a multidisciplinary show where Fernando Mota creates experimental musical instruments and sound objects from trees, rocks, water and other natural elements.
The performance deepens the research that Fernando Mota has been developing into the expressive and symbolic possibilities of natural elements. It represents a radicalisation of this cycle of creations, assuming art as a tool for transforming society. It uses listening, silence and shock as moments of questioning the daily rhythm and natural elements as raw material for a performative object that dialogues with the various dimensions of the human being: the spirit, the soul and the body.
“There is no opposition between the living and the non-living. Every living being is not only in continuity with the non-living, but it is its extension, its metamorphosis, its most extreme expression. Life is always the reincarnation of the non-living, the bricolage of the mineral, the carnival of the planet’s telluric substance.”
in Metamorphoses, by Emanuele Coccia
(*) Sursum Corda (Latin): “Hearts up high”, “Raise your hearts”. Opening dialogue of the Preface of the Eucharistic Prayer or Anaphora in the liturgies of the Christian Church. It is recorded in the earliest liturgies of the Christian Church and is found in all ancient rites.
The performance premiered at the Fimfa-festival in Lisbon in May 2024.
WORKING GROUP
Artistic Direction and Performance: Fernando Mota
Sound Design and Electronics: José Grossinho
Light Design and Operation: Catarina Côde
Video: Mário Melo Costa
Voice in the Instruments: Teresa Melo Campo
Coordination and Production: Violeta Mandill
Photos: Jade Mandillo
Residence: Musibéria
Co-production: A Caravana, Artemrede, Câmara Municipal do Seixal, Cendrev (Évora), Centro de Arte de Ovar, Centro de Artes Águeda, Cineteatro Alba (Albergaria-a-Velha), FIMFA, Teatro Aveirense, Teatro das Figuras (Faro), José Lúcio da Silva Theater (Leiria)
Performances
Saturday 9.11.2024 at 20:00
Sunday 10.11.2024 at 14:00
Vanha Viinatehdas, Manilla, Itäinen Rantakatu 64 Turku
Duration: 60 min
Language: without words
Age recommendation: 7+
Tickets 27,50€ / 17,50€
The performance is visits TIP-Fest as part of the project IMPULSE! – New Focus on Puppetry and Visual Theatre co-funded by Creative Europe Culture Strand.
About the artist
Fernando Mota, multifaceted artist, creates experimental musical instruments and sound objects from trees, rocks, water and other natural elements. Through listening, silence and shock, he questions the rhythm of everyday life and the expressive and symbolic possibilities of nature. Composer, sound artist and performer, he combines music, theatre, visual arts and poetry to create shows, installations and other artistic objects. His work transcends geographic, cultural and linguistic boundaries. Collaborates with national and international theatre, dance and film directors and companies and promotes workshops with different groups and communities.
