Brown Madonna: Phantom [Eaton Live Art Festival 2026]

Overview

"Brown Madonna: Phantom" is a ritualistic, participatory performance piece created by Filipino choreographer Ea Torrado. Drawing inspiration from her mother’s 25-year journey as an overseas worker, the work weaves together personal history, ritual, and oral text. Through guided breathing, vocalization, and physical movement, the audience is invited to deeply contemplate the intersections of devotion and maternal sacrifice. The piece serves not merely as a performance, but as a space for bodily and emotional resonance, culminating in a subversive reclamation of piety and a declaration of bodily autonomy.

About the Eaton Live Art Festival 2026

This performance is part of the "Eaton Live Art Festival 2026." Co-curated by Tang Fu-kuen and Chen Ching-yuan, the festival aims to push the boundaries of contemporary performance, viewing "performance" as a tool for knowledge production and community building. The festival explores how daily labor, habits, and rituals transform into performance, shaping our understanding of self, matter, and societal context. This year, the festival features a unique "workshop performance" format, where collective learning and the crafts of daily life merge seamlessly with the act of performing.

Performance Details & Important Notes

• Running time is approximately 60 minutes. The session on November 28 includes a post-performance talk, totaling 90 minutes.
• Performed in English; no subtitles provided.
• Suitable for all ages; includes one complimentary alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverage.
• This performance involves audience participation, including breathing, vocalization, and physical activities.
• Please note that the performance may be filmed or photographed. Participation implies consent for Eaton HK to use captured imagery in promotional materials, including social media and publications, without prior approval or compensation.