Elderly people and ancestors are the oldest inhabitants on earth. Like stones and rocks, they store 'the deep knowledge' of the earth. Time is carved into the wrinkles of the elderly. The layered nature of a body becomes visible in the transparency of their skin.

'Folds&Wrinkles' is a performance in which Rebecca Lenaerts works with linen, textiles and cotton bedsheets from her family. With this material full of story, she transforms her body into a sculpture. The textile sculpts the body. The folds have a life of their own. They move in still time. The layered nature of this moving stillness resonates through the material. The audience witnesses the layers slowly peeling off.

This performance fits into the context of elderly homes for an audience of elderly, their family and care takers. We conclude together with an sharing cirkel over a cup of tea.

Concept and performance Rebecca Lenaerts in collaboration with Rasa Alksnyte With the support of Sabam for Culture, GC Nova, MUS-E Belgium