Sensitive Flows and Glows

This installation is at once a projection screen, a Plexiglas stained-glass window and a luminous fountain. Phosphorescent fluids circulate through channels carved into the surface of the screen, evoking a synthetic living organism. The fountain reacts to various light sources such as programmed LED moving heads and laser pointers. The patterns unfolding in this closed hydraulic circuit are inspired by organic forms, emerging inorganic structures and symbols. Together, they suggest a syncretic and speculative belief system.
Using a laser pointer, the public can interact with the work and influence the evolution of the luminous fluid within the installation. This project draws its inspiration from my research into life synthesis, organ-on-a-chip devices and microfluidic techniques, explored during my residency at EPFL in 2022.

The project was supported by the City of Metz, the Centre culturel suisse  and Pro Helvetia.