In collaboration with Émilie BELGRADO, Salim BOULOS, Alena DONICHENKO, and Amélie MARCHAND.

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"Au bout du fil" was one of the winning projects of the 2015 Student Competition of the "Fête des Lumières de Lyon"

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Conceived within the context of an exhibition on the silk weavers (canuts), held at the Municipal Archives of the City, this installation aimed to reinvent space through its form and color. The project emerged from experiments conducted in collaboration with Hervé AUDIBERT at the Grands Ateliers de l'Isle d'Abeau. The aim of these experiments was to capture the essence of a moment through the illumination of a space, based on a personal interpretation of a haiku. This phase of exploration opened doors to a wide range of possibilities in terms of lighting, both in terms of scenic equipment and the effects related to color, intensity, and saturation.

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This workshop, combined with our analysis of Lyon's history, guided us towards an in-depth exploration of the theme of silk threads. The project's composition is characterized by the illumination of numerous strings of varying lengths. Beams of light from strategically positioned projectors partially transform these cords, animating them as if they were "alive". Once illuminated, they reveal at their ends a form evoking a silkworm. The visual experience offered to visitors aims to be both sensory and mysterious. The choice of color holds particular significance in the project's design. The selection of red echoes the history of the weavers in the Croix-Rousse district, who played a major role in the city's development in the 16th century.

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Unfortunately, the tragic events of November 13, 2015, suspended the festivities, inevitably leading to the interruption of project funding.