the cords that bind us (2025)

Site specific artist’s film, 4K, stereo sound, 18.39 mins.

 

Combining movement, film, sound and installation 'the cords that bind us' explores the MOTHERLINE as a cord being wound through nature. Connecting the human to the earth, the mother to the ancestors and the mother to her child.

Commissioned by Mothers Who Make Manchester for Motherlines Festival 2025, performed live at HOME Manchester.

Movement by Priscila Arandiga.

Sound composed and mixed by Tim Kwant.

Direction/ Production by Elizabeth Kwant.

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Live performance/ film installation

Commissioned by Mothers Who Make as part of MOTHERLINES Festival, HOME Manchester (2025)

Performance, muslin screens, twine, wooden pegs, fan, immersive sound, 4K film (16 mins)

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