Welcome to the Motherlode: 100 stories of maternal lineages from around the world.
I’m working alongside Jamie Colston (jamiecolston.com) to listen to 100 stories, 100 motherlines, translating what we hear into art, memory and movement.
The Motherlode is an exploration of intergenerational storytelling, embodied experience, and surfacing what would otherwise be lost. Through creative inquiry, conversations and gatherings from people from all walks of life, we surface wisdom that weaves throughout all human experience.
There are stories of love, loss, grief, longing, resilience, survival, freedom – all speaking to the ways that the past is still in the present.
The Motherlode honours how our ancestral threads shape us and makes space for how we might choose to weave forward.
What we will create together
- A Tapestry of Voices: through recorded conversations and creative collaborations, we will hear a tapestry of voices that explores the diverse experiences of motherlines across cultures and generations.
- Embodied Art: we will explore the intersection of art and embodiment, to connect with the wisdom held within our bodies and the living world around us.
- Ancestral Reflections: we will delve into the complexities of family dynamics, intergenerational patterns, and the ways in which our ancestors’ experiences shape our present.
- A Space for the Unnameable: we will create a space for the “unnameable” – those feelings, sensations, and experiences that defy easy categorization but hold profound meaning in our lives.
We invite people from all walks of life who are curious about their ancestral heritage and want to explore the depths of human experience.
If you are drawn to the power of storytelling and the transformative potential of art, we invite you to share your story.
Here’s what you can expect
- Intimate Conversations: engage in one-on-one conversations with Jamie and Moi, sharing your own stories, reflections, and experiences related to your motherline. Share as much or little as you like.
- Creative Exploration: participate in optional creative workshops and exercises designed to help you connect with your ancestral lineage through art, movement, and writing.
- Collective Wisdom: contribute to a growing tapestry of voices that honours the diversity and complexity of human experience.
Interested?
Contact me moi@moitu.co.uk or Jamie Colston (jamiecolston.com) if you’d like to find out more.