CONFLUENCE

Auriane Locatelli
Spatial design
Installation and video
2024

Finalist Prix Jeunesse Jura 2024

The “Confluence” project is an immersive art installation set in a vast, dark room. The spacious, high-ceilinged room creates an atmosphere of intimacy and mystery. At the center of this space, an imposing U-shaped metal structure rises up, reminiscent of the arches of a viaduct. This resplendent golden structure acts as a giant mirror, reflecting not only the video projected on the ceiling, but also the spectators seated within.

This installation captures the essence of the original site, the Combe Maran viaduct at St-Ursanne in the canton of Jura. The video reveals the symbiosis between nature and human construction, showing how harmoniously they coexist.

Viewers are invited to settle into the curve of the structure, lie down or adopt any position that allows them to fully appreciate the ceiling projection. The importance of spatial perception and body position is emphasized, with each spectator becoming a central player in the interaction between the two worlds.

The reflection of spectators and projection in the arch accentuates the idea of union, creating new dimensions and visual perspectives through the materiality of the structure.