Whose body is my body? The workshop raises the question of how our bodies become carriers of memory, how the stories of past generations imprint themselves upon us, and how we can bring them back to life through movement.

The workshop accompanying the performance The Sculptresses opens a space for exploring the body as both an individual and collective sculpture. As part of their ongoing research, Weronika and Magda focus on the heritage of female sculptors—both Polish and international—and translate its essence into movement and choreography.

You will have the opportunity to try out various somatic techniques that form the foundation of their work. Bodies will transform into works of art. What stories do sculptures carry within them? Can we bring them to life through movement? Join us in discovering new ways of moving and learn how to remember and create through the body.

Running time: 120 minutes
The practice sharing will take place in English.

The festival is co-organized by the Adam Mickiewicz Institute as part of the international cultural program of the Polish Presidency of the Council of the European Union 2025 and Co-financed by the Polish Ministry of Culture and National Heritage.

Bio

Weronika Pelczyńska and Magda Fejdasz are Warsaw-based performers and choreographers. Together, they form an artistic tandem based on the principle of sisterhood. In collaboration with other artists, they initiate projects that not only embody but also redefine the concept of sisterhood through performance art and innovative dance practices. Their work focuses on fostering a collective artistic vision while providing a space for the expression of individual voices. Their work has also focused on commemorating and acknowledging the contributions of women sculptors whose work has been neglected in art history and in the broader social context. The sisterhood practice they cultivate has become a platform for women artists to challenge authoritarian models of leadership and open up spaces for dialogue and collaboration. In this way, their work not only celebrates the principle of female creativity, but also promotes innovative and collective approaches in the arts.