2025 - Margulis and Mud
Performance. 70 minutes
Performed at Bonniers Konsthall, Stockholm (2025) as part of the group exhibition Playa!

The performance is inspired and informed by the research of evolution biologists dr. Lynn Margulis (1938-2011), whose work on bacteria and unicellular organisms changed the scientific understanding of evolutionary processes. Instead of competition, her research emphasizes the importance of collaboration and symbiosis. Following Margulis’ footsteps, the performance explores the act of collaboration and creation. Guided by the orchestra of mud and the pulse of life, Lynn Margulis and her son Dorion move through a constantly evolving landscape.

WORKING GROUP

Concept, scenography, textiles, directing: Essi Kausalainen
Text, paintings & scenography: Jenny Kalliokulju
Performance and music by:
Dorion: Lauri Antti Mattila - vocals 
Margulis: Sini Onne - vocals 
Mud: Elsa Bergman/Emil Skogh - double bass, Anton Svanberg - tuba & Jenny Kalliokulju - painting 
Pulse: Lise-Lotte Norelius - percussion and electronics 
Breath of life & stage hands: Elisa Palmu - French horn, Johannes Palmu - percussion & Etna Ruscica - saxophone
Ceramics: Humle Rosenkvist
Wooden structures:  Triaxe 
Lighting design: Sofia Ivarsson
Sound technician: Stefan Backas 
Assistant to director & production: Kati Ruohomäki
Producer: Annika Sillander

Supported by the Kone Foundation, Nordic Culture Point, Nordic Culture Fund, Finnish Cultural Foundation, Arts Promotion Centre Finland
The performance is co-produced by Kanneltalo, Helsinki, Finland

Thanks to: Arts Management Helsinki & Ulrika Vilke, Wilma Hurskainen, Mikko Kuorinki, Sakari Palmu, Sini Pelkki, Jani Ruscica, Fylkingen, Elektronmusikstudion EMS