Name: Knots of Becoming
Start: 2026-12-04
End: 2026-12-06
Location: La Mama HQ

A ritual of knots, care and interdependence, inviting us to rethink our place within the living world.

Step into a weaving ritual inspired by the Andean khipu, where thread, gesture and sound explore memory, care and coexistence. Two messengers guide us through a world shaped by interdependence, connecting us to one another and the more-than-human world. Through simple actions and shared attention, they reveal how care and reciprocity shape the relationships that sustain life. In a time of social disconnection and ecological uncertainty, the experience invites us to reconsider the Land as a living presence, with its own rhythms, agency and life.

Creators and Performers: Alejandra Marin Oyarce and Astrid Mendez

Sound Designer: Marcos Villalta

Sound and Production Assistant: Jared Roman

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The experience engages multiple senses — visual, tactile, auditory, and gestural — offering participants diverse ways to connect.
Throughout the work, participants may encounter a variety of textures such as wool, soil and feathers, as well as natural scents and moments of close proximity with performers.
Participants are invited to engage at their own comfort level, choosing how and when to interact with each sensory element.

Visual Ratings: 75%