Beetroot Lipstick
Cia. Polem
City: Palmeiras (Caeté-Açú)
State: Bahia
Premiere: 2024
Updated on October 22, 2024
The performance
Batom de beterraba (Beetroot Lipstick) is a contemporary circus show that delves into the theme of femininity and the worldview of women artists. Using a combination of circus techniques such as handstand, hula hoop, capillary strength and physical theater, the performance offers a visually rich and provocative experience. The performance integrates elements such as beet, cooking pan and spices to create a narrative that explores the relationship between the body, identity and female artistic expression. Each technique and element contributes to a sensory and reflective journey, challenging stereotypes and celebrating the complexity of being female.
Duration: 60 minutes | Target audience: adult | Stage type: Italian-style stage
Categories: circus | theater | performance art
Teaser
The company
In Batom de beterraba (Beetroot Lipstick), Cia Polem takes the audience on a sensory and emotional journey, where a simple beet, cooking pans, and various spices become symbolic elements that drive the narrative. The show explores each circus technique to bring out the strength, delicacy, and intensity of the artists’ experiences. The show not only highlights the technical skill of its members but also reflects a deep connection with women’s issues and the search for authentic artistic expression.
With a rich and striking visual language, Cia Polem challenges the boundaries between circus and theater, creating a sensitive and provocative show. Batom de beterraba (Beetroot Lipstick) celebrates women’s art, joining the ludic and the poetical drive in a constant dialog, inviting the audience to reflect on the various facets of existence and artistic creation.
Beetroot Lipstick for Cia Polem
The performance represents a new chapter in our artistic trajectory, exploring themes related to femininity and the worldview of women artists in an intense and provocative way. It brings out voices and perspectives frequently silenced or marginalized in society. The show also illustrates our courage in tackling sensitive topics and deconstructing stereotypes, reinforcing the group’s commitment to creating challenging and authentic works.
In addition, Batom de beterraba (Beetroot Lipstick) highlights a moment of internal empowerment, celebrating our collective identity as artists who seek freedom and genuine expression. It is not just another performance for us but a manifesto that reaffirms our place as leading parts of our art scene context and as agents of cultural transformation.
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