The Halo (2002) - Paris
1 Aligning, encircling, elevating The artist has no "object solution" here. He can only give the location a free, almost immaterial touch. The concept of a circle levitating high above ground finds its form in the technical mediums of projected light and mist: a solution whereby we give unity back to this space crowded with cars and noise, a space otherwise annihilated by its function as a complex roundabout of intersections. Located within the renowned architectural alignment of the Arc de Triomphe and La Grande Arche, Porte Maillot is stigmatized by its "gigantic inconsistency". This double-sided impression of the "martyred site" of Place Maillot gave birth to the idea of encircling it with a halo. The elevated disk highlights its location, emerging as a transparent, monumental landmark within the perspective of this major Parisian axis.
2 The Halo: lightness "Aurora Boréalis", "Eclipse", "Mirage"… References to natural phenomena and cosmic forces play a role of "awakening" within the agitated surroundings and random, noisy flux of Place Maillot. The image of a floating circle lifts our vision up above the intersections, expanding and liberating the space.
3 From limits to infinity: the cycle This work is an expression of the cycle, of change and renewal. Its appearance evolves from morning to evening, from night till sunrise. As the halo turns slowly upon its axis, in a 24-hour cycle, the circle flattens into a horizontal line then rises again, infinitely renewing itself. At night, its color varies with the changing seasons. Felt like a reassuring presence, the circle appears like a mirage within this center of many crossroads. It reminds us that man cannot simply pass through at will, without being aware of himself and the world he lives in.
Commissioned by the City of Paris -Cost: 1 500 000€
News
- Sydney 2023
- Séoul 2024
- Qianhai Word - Shenzhen 2020/2021
- Crossing 2020 - Pittsburgh (en cours de création)
- Place Making Bruxelles 2018-2019
- Core Nubes- Bourget Airport - 2018/2021
exposition
- exhibition
- EXPO 1/72è LandART2023 TOULOUSE
- LES EXTATIQUES 2021
- Exposition IVRESSE 2022
- THE SENSORIAL ROOM 2019/2020 Galerie La Forest Divonne
- EXPO Sensorial room - Castel of Poncé/Loir
- KOMOLEBI
- Exposition "VIVRE" Abbaye de Silvacan
- "IVRESSE" Mai juin 2017 Paris Galerie Laforest divonne
- "ESPRIT DE VIN" 2016/2017 Lilles musee des Beaux arts
- "LES TEMPS IMPARTIS" 2015 Bruxelles Galerie la forêt Divonne
China (2012-2019)
- AoYang 2018
- Sanya -2018-2019
- Red Sun - Shangra
- Wind Organ - Nanjing
- Constellation - Wuhan
- Phoenix-Oriflamme - Tianjin
- Vortex (2014). Jurong (China)
- Sensorial Room - Jurong 2142
Selected Artworks
- Expo Dubaï 2020
- Gira londa (2017) Bordeaux
- Alliance, Cardiff (Wales)
- Litany (2007) - Valenciennes (France)
- The Wave (2007) - Luxembourg
- Walking through Walls (2006) - Luxembourg
- Alloted Time-Eclipse (1999-2002)
- Fluorescence - Japon (2009-2010)
- The Halo (2002) - Paris
- An Anthropological Structure of Imaginary (2005) - Strasbourg
- Immersion, London
Archives
- Brussels exposition June 8 to July 20 - Galerie LA FOREST DIVONNE
- Millennium gate
- Invalides (2013) - Paris
- Memorial (2013)
- Create yourself... (2011). Beijing (China)
- Eu - France (2010-2011)
- Equeurdreville - France (2010)
- Parc du musée de Tessé du Mans - France (2009)
- Cap d'Agde (France) 2009
- Clepsydra (2007)
- Corolla (temporary installation)
- Sensorial Chamber (temporary installation).
- Being-Names (2004)
- Chambre d'éclipse - Donjon de Vez (2002)
- Being-Word (2000)
- The Persistent Desire to Persist (2000)
photo
Project
- Sensor dream - lysfiskeren - Bergen - Norway
- Polen - London (2011)
- The Ring (2008). London
- Jussieu (France) 2009
- Stadion (2003). Salzburg
- Screen (2007). Liverpool (UK)
- Perth (Australia) 2009
- Vancouver (Canada) 2009
Work in Sand
- Expo 2015: Temps impartis et être mot
- Boa vibrant
- Temps imparti & paysages (2000)
- Eboulis 1998
- Depossession (1994)
- les réversibles
- irreversible 2002
- Les centemps