'We see bodies on stage that set off from the stimulating state of being puppet-like, with mechanical movements (a pure homage to Bauhaus!) and end up glorifying and demolishing the theatre of illusions with irony. Bodies that shed their bright parrot colours to be replaced by the darkness of death. Bodies that consider themselves as the scenes of continuous metamorphosis and that support a series of seemingly infinite transitions with a multitude of artistic references. Bodies that blow up the sweet cartridges of humour with austere seriousness. Bodies that exist on stage by bringing to life the many qualities and varieties of representation. Bodies whose owners are Emese Cuhorka and Csaba Molnár. Founding members of Hodworks, the flagship of independent companies, they are probably the most versatile figures in Hungarian contemporary dance. From time to time, together or in other formations, they also produce works of their own. By redefining the body, they create a new cultural remembrance and memory, which, in turn creates a new artistic reality. Masterwork, which is a full-blooded kaleidoscope, is here to present this new world.' Csaba Králl, curator

CREDITS

Performed by Adél Juhász, Csaba Molnár

Sound: Ábris Gryllus
Props: Csenge Vass
Light: Kata Dézsi
Concept, choreography by Emese Cuhorka, Csaba Molnár

REVIEWS

"We know that they are fearless creators and performers who are not afraid to be crazy, vulnerable, even ugly or ridiculous on stage. No matter what the piece, they always give 100% of themselves to the creation, while still preserving their unique stage personas. (...) Emese and Csaba are no strangers to exaggeration, and true to form, everything is a bit over the top in these scenes, from the props (for example a huge fan) to the satire and parody of some of these episodes. They maintain their emotionless expressions throughout, because they and their bodies are, after all, simply tools that make the performance flow.” Léna Megyeri, dancefeed.org

CSABA MOLNÁR AND EMESE CUHORKA

...have been working together since 2010, mainly in the Hungarian company Hodworks, and also in other contemporary dance projects. In this collaborative piece by the duo, they explore the objectification of the body during the process of it becoming a simple tool of illustration. Each and every body is a masterpiece in its own right, created by the self and the environment. However, at the same time, they are also a surface for conscious and unconscious demonstrations. This demonstrative power of the body gives way to the impersonal application of a particular set of tools.
By modifying the body, we can manipulate our environment and thus create a freedom to redefine it.

CO-PRODUCERS

IZP Program - National Dance Theatre

SUPPORTERS

Imre Zoltán Program, National Cultural Fund of Hungary, Collegium Hungaricum, Berlin, SÍN Arts Center, Workshop Foundation, Off Foundation

CONTACT

Csaba MOLNÁR
csabubabu@gmail.com

Emese CUHORKA
cuhorkamse@yahoo.com
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