Matthieu Baumann
Grésil Incandescent – Lumières Révolues
Performance
Matthieu Baumann has a particular fascination with stage lighting equipment, exploring unconventional approaches that go beyond its intended use: “By repurposing old incandescent theatre spotlights in non-traditional ways, I aim to give new life to objects that would otherwise be discarded. Transforming them into a kind of organic musical instrument, I seek to create a unique sensory experience that blends not only sound and light but also the heat emitted by these projectors. My work highlights the tension between technological progress and a nostalgic connection to older devices. I invite audiences to sit beneath the installation, to feel its warmth and listen to the sounds it produces – a truly multisensory encounter.”
Technical Information
First installation-performance by Matthieu Baumann, initially presented at the Grütli in 2024. It is composed of 12 PAR (parabolic aluminized reflector projectors), 8 piezos, 4 loudspeakers.
Dimensions: 800 × 800 × 300 cm.