This is contemporary circus.
Where artists sculpt space and sensation.
at heights
Up walls on floor.
Molded by movement. Freed by imagination.
Beyond borders Unframed by convention
This is contemporary circus.
Where artists sculpt space and sensation.
at heights
Up walls on floor.
Molded by movement. Freed by imagination.
Beyond borders Unframed by convention
a Lithuanian contemporary circus artist, residing in Munich for the time being.
Touring and teaching across Europe with an idea to reshape audience's perception of circus. Believing in its potential to be bold and evocative. A medium - like any other artform - between an artist and the people. Free in form, thriving across disciplines with no uniform definition - a unique, completely unbound cultural soil.
nine years ago started working as an aerial performer in the Baltics, from gigs & galas to parties, music videos, all next to bachelors studies in Economics with no clue of contemporary circus as a recognized profession.
eight years since finding herself in Budapest for the first residency.
seven years aknowledging shared practices through creative and technical workshops, network meetings.
five years ago - moving to Torino to strengthen technique in FLIC.
three years ago went to a few residencies with no expectations, no obligations ... latter shows premiered in 2024 and are currently touring.
two years ago, two unhinged ladies next to a supermarket decided to rent a camera and film sausages in an act of societal mockery...
hese experiences helped to develop a distinctive performance style, combining circus and dance focusing on fluid, fragile and expressive movement. Drawing inspiration from Surrealism and Absurd, pointing out the importance of Experimentation, Relevance and Novelty.
Izabele’s performances have been showcased in a wide array of contexts, including festivals, theaters, local productions, cabarets and corporate events. She is a core member of two contemporary circus collectives: Taigi Cirkas & Art for Rainy Days. In 2024 her work with Elena Kosovec received the CircusNext laureate award.
Contact me
for bookings workshops and collaborations: izabele.ku@gmail.com