V.O.W N°30 (25 – 31 July 2011)
How do we perceive what we see? How can someone explain the multifaceted and intricate relationship produced between the creator and the viewer? Is what we see a conceptual state of mind? Montreal-based, Baillat Cardell & fils created the video content and lighting design you are about to see for the video screens of the Grand Foyer Culturel de la Place des Arts in Montreall; The videos were produced in collaboration with illustrators Capucine Labarthe and Lino. With Montreal being appointed UNESCO City of Design, the metropolis is very familiar in promoting the significance of design space in order to craft a source of well-being and respect from one another. In this context, a conceptual state of mind is formulated by the 35 video installation screens as the spectators of Grand Foyer Culturel de la Place des Arts in Montreal pass by; explore the complex relationship produced between creators and viewers on themes related to performing arts.
“L’inspiration,” the first concept captures a metaphoric manner in the inspirational process of those who engage in creative projects, while “Le public,” the second concept has produced playful characters exemplifying a range of emotions felt by the spectator as it captures the metaphoric process of those who are inspired. With the participation of Stéphane Poirier and the linguist Steve Savage, the design firm recently decided to produce a third video, “La critique”, illustrating in a lyrical approach the concept of criticism.
A Conceptual State of Mind at Grand Foyer Culturel de la Place des Arts in Montreal from Yatzer on Vimeo.
The audio tracks accompanying the video are composed by Jean-Sébastien Roux, Pheek (Archipel) and Sul.A (Archipel). They complete the visuals in an unsurpassed manner, as spectators immerse their mind and their soul in an evolutive environment of blissfulness and enjoyment to a dramatic state by concentrating to the whole or just on some parts – a very theatrical and unique experience!
Image Courtesy of Baillat Cardell & fils
Image Courtesy of Baillat Cardell & fils
Image Courtesy of Baillat Cardell & fils
Image Courtesy of Baillat Cardell & fils
Image Courtesy of Baillat Cardell & fils
Image Courtesy of Baillat Cardell & fils
Image Courtesy of Baillat Cardell & fils
Image Courtesy of Baillat Cardell & fils
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