H2OMANAUS

UNDERWATER MANAUS FOR THE RIVER VÁH

by PIA LINDMAN

curated by LÝDIA PRIBIŠOVÁ

In the frame of the program AQUA VITAE, Trencin2026

Can Manaus be used as a tool to heal the trauma of environmental degradation? Reimagined not only as an expression of a cultural tradition of spells, but also as a potential intervention for water ecologies disrupted by pollution and heavy metal contamination.

H2OMANAUS PERFORMANCE

ON THE RIVER VÀH

19.8. and 20.8.2025 at 18.00

in front of Water Sport Center Trencin Slovakia

PERFORMED BY

Sainkho Namtchylak Tuva throat singer

Eva Šušková Slovak opera singer

Tuomas Rounakari Finnish shaman violonist

On a floating platform on the river Váh, Namtchylak, Rounakari, and Šušková perform sound compositions based on Manaus. These compositions are directed toward the water and the riverbed, with the intention of stimulating microbial life and promoting the transformation of pollutants into non-toxic forms. An organic clay sculpture - Acoustic Sculpture - shaped by the artist’s hand serves as both a sound amplifier and a musical instrument. As its shape follows the arc of a parabola, the sculpture directs the singers’ voices and the resonances of the flowing river down to the riverbed.

H2OMANAUS WORKSHOPS

OPEN TO ALL!

No prior experience required!

Dates: 26.8 - 31.8 2025, everyday, starting at 18:00

Duration: 30 min, with possibility of continuing improvisation until 19:00

During the workshop, audience members are invited to interact with the Acoustic Sculpture and contribute their own voices to the river, expanding the participatory and healing dimensions of the project. Artist Lindman will teach how to use your voice as a force and how to listen and sing with/to the river.

Please visit H2OMANAUS SCORES AND MICROBES for more information

Pre-registration, dates and location: veronika.juricova@trencin2026.eu

Accessibility: Acoustic Sculpture on dock accessible by a bridge. Assistance available.

Download of work-in-progress pdf here H2OMANAUS RESEARCH SCULPTURES AND MICROBES

H2OMANAUS is commissioned by Trencin2026, European Union Cultural Capital 2026

H2OMANAUS on the Trencin2026 website