Synopsis

re-c(O)unting is an artistic-scientific research questioning how we can transform the production of knowledge; it is an empowering journey from the transgenerational trauma our lands and bodies store. Deconstructing the binarisms between nature-technology, science-spirituality, male-female, we zoom out and into the colonial history between Europe and Latin America and link it to the colonial approach medicine has had on female-assigned bodies (i.e. the fallopian tubes are named after Gabriele Falloppio and Colombia after Christopher Colombus).  Delving into our deepest insides, we hack our way into the technoscientific field to address its violent approach, while using it as a tool of reclaiming to know our bodies and their stories.

Created by

pamela varela, ella hebendanz

Format

experimental documentary, lecture performance, expanded installation

Software

TouchDesigner, Resolume

Media

performance, film, wooden sculpture, textiles, shells, glass objects, water, medical instruments, dildo, organic matter, video projection, endoscopic camera, microscope

Credits

Creation, performance by pamela varela, ella hebendanz

Script, camera, post-production by ella hebendanz, pamela varela

Sound art Concepción Huerta

Scientific research with Joris Koene (Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam)

Spatial design with georgina pantazopoulou

Construction design, camera assistance Tim Schütze

Styling with persophino

Performance technology with Lucien Nicou

Performance mentorship by Margherita Pevere

Voice art by Victoria Martínez, ella hebendanz, and pamela varela

Installation construction by pamela varela, ella hebendanz, Tim Schütze, Lars Dorren, Stamatis Tsigkanos, and the MU team

Special thanks to Amos Peled, Laila Auburger, Marlot Meyer, De Besturing, Jaap Meijers, Dennis Slootweg, Joris van den Einden, Jill Wilkinson, Krista van der Wilk, Daniela Huerta, Giulia Tomasello, Isabel Farina, Cristina Dezi, Jeroen Meijer, Wessel Verrijt, among others.

Exhibited and performed at

2024, Putópicas, Mexico City, MX (upcoming)

2024, Ex Teresa Arte Actual, Mexico City, MX (upcoming)

2024, Porn Film Festival, Berlin, DE

2024, SomoS, Berlin, DE

2024, Art Laboratory, Berlin, DE (artist talk)

2024, Post P_rn Arts Fest, Warsaw, PL

2023-24, MU, Eindhoven, NL

Video Links

Trailer of the film

Trailer of the performance

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