(M)OTHERS

The performance centers around an expanded concept of motherhood—one that encompasses not only biological ties but also social and territorial relationships. The motif of the MOTHER takes on an abstract form, reaching beyond genetic connections. It is an attempt to explore this universal role of the "MOTHER" that each of us carries within, regardless of gender, age, sexual identity, skin color, level of ability, or education. "(M)OTHERS" explores the nature of familial bonds—their strength and capacity for change. Choreography here becomes silence, the city, a game, a community, the senses, a chameleon, a dragon, queer, stranger, other. While gender may influence certain human behaviors, the search for the essence of humanity often transcends binary categories. The concept of the performance opens space for reflection on empathy, social expectations, and love in spite of difference. "(M)OTHERS" is a collage of images, memories, choreography, words, musical postcards, and dreams.

HOTELOKO Company is based in Warsaw and presents its performances at festivals in Poland and abroad. The company operates within the realm of experimental new choreography. Its founder, Agata Życzkowska—a choreographer and dancer—has created numerous performances, including frau blush, Darklena, SOLARPUNK, Absolutely Fabulous Dancers (“Coup de Coeur” Jury Award at the Quartiers Danses Festival Montreal, 2019), and Axiom of Choice (First Prize-Sopot Theatre Consequences Festival, 2020). The piece LUXA was selected for the Polish Dance Platform 2024. Agata has been awarded grants through the Mobile in Culture program in 2020 and 2021, as well as an artistic scholarship from the City of Warsaw 2023. She currently collaborates with Mirek Woźniak, Karina Szutko, and Maciej Feliga (previously working with Magdalena Przybysz and Wojciech Grudziński). The company’s performances explore themes such as queer identity, ecology, women’s rights, identity, gender equality, empathy, and community.