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Adrien M & Claire B — Mirages & miracles — Exhibition — Overview — Updated January 2019
Adrien M & Claire B
Mirages
& miracles
Exhibition Overview
Visual Arts
2017
Concept
Claire Bardainne
and Adrien Mondot
am-cb.net
1 Updated January 2019
Adrien M & Claire B — Mirages & miracles — Exhibition — Overview — Updated January 2019
Mirages & miracles,
the sum of the impossible
that is nonetheless real,
and the unreal that is
nonetheless possible.
Laurent Derobert
Research image.
2 October 2016.
Adrien M & Claire B — Mirages & miracles — Exhibition — Overview — Updated January 2019
Introduction
Mirages & miracles is a series of installations.
This project is an attempt to create a sort of digital animism
using augmented reality, virtual reality, holographic illusions
and video-projections.
Stones are simple, heavy and motionless.
Stones are the archetype of what is real and concrete.
But listen to their silence, and you can hear them speak.
If you take a close look, they grow transparent and their inertia pulses.
They speak of the forces that consumed them, of the distances they
have travelled, of the genies they shelter, of the hairs they grow.
The series The Silence of stones is an homage to the life nestled in things
seemingly lifeless, motionless, inorganic. The figure of the stone, real or
drawn, is the hallmark. The image –intangible, moving, nimble– embodies
this imaginary and reveals these objects of poetic reaction.
Tablet computers become windows to this hidden reality.
Virtual reality headsets are technological devices that, in some way, can be
considered as ghost-making machines. Someone watches you dance, speaks
to you, appears and disappears, moves and then stands still. Someone is here,
a shadow, a draft of air. Or an intangible dust spirit.
What makes something alive?
This corpus of artwork allows us to experience a set of unprecedented
scenarios which blurs the boundary between animate and inanimate, real
illusion and fake miracle. They constitute a series of short performances
for one spectator aiming to explore the contours of what constitutes life,
through the mischief of poetry, the strength of computing and the magic
of fiction.
Claire Bardainne and Adrien Mondot
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Adrien M & Claire B — Mirages & miracles — Exhibition — Overview — Updated January 2019
Artwork list and description
The silence of stones Illusions
A series of experiments in augmented reality where the Three small optical theatres, where the spectator can observe an object
spectator can observe drawings and stones through an iPad: coming together finely and coincidently with a reflected image.
1. Rain
– 120 x 120 cm print, fixed to a plate on the ground. 9. Respiration
– Pepper’s ghost and « Sampietrini » stones.
2. Trail
– 120 x 120 cm print, fixed to a plate on the ground. 10. Dilatation
– Pepper’s ghost and blown glass.
3. Line
1– 20 x 60 cm print, fixed to a table-top, with stones. 11. Erosion
– Pepper’s ghost and blown glass.
4. White stone
– Lithographies 50 x 65 cm, framed and hanged.
Ghost machines
5. Two stones
– Lithographies 50 x 65 cm, framed and hanged. Experiences with virtual-reality headsets.
6. Black stone 12. Murmuration
– Lithographies 50 x 65 cm, framed and hanged. – Duration 2 mins 30
The spectator sits in front of a luminous blown-glass artwork.
7. Series Twin stones
– A series of 9 bone-black screen prints, with stones. 13. Phantasme
Small formats A3, A4 and A5 placed on a table-top. – Duration 2 mins 30
The spectator dances in a cube of black gauze.
8. Series Stones with hairs
– A series of 14 bone-black screen prints.
Small formats A3, A4 and A5 hanged on a board. Mysteries
Immersive experience in a projected image environment.
14. Tempo geologico
– Video projection on metal veil.
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Augmented reality
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Augmented reality
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Augmented reality
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Augmented reality
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Augmented reality
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Augmented reality
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10Augmented reality
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11Optical theatres
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12Video projection
Adrien M & Claire B — Mirages & miracles — Exhibition — Overview — Updated January 2019
13Virtual reality
Adrien M & Claire B — Mirages & miracles — Exhibition — Overview — Updated January 2019
Photomontage of images
perceived in the headsets
14 of virtual reality.Virtual reality
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Keywords of the Exhibition
Mathematics Hand drawings Computer generated images Objects of poetic reaction Augmented reality Blown-glass
Mirages & miracles is the title All the pictures on paper were The images are graphically Le Corbusier called “Objets à What do we mean by “aug- Some of our optical theatres
of this exhibition project. It drawn by hand on a scale of minimalist and represent rain, réaction poétique” (objects of mented reality”? Precisely use a blown-glass object.
was given to us by the artist 1 with China ink or gouache tornadoes, flights of insects, poetic reaction) all simple combining in multiple places Glass-blowers use a pipe in
Laurent Derobert* along with pens before being copied hair and evoke ghosts, dop- shapes, raw materials, and real and virtual representa- which they blow short puffs
the equation assigned to “M”, using either a screen-prin- pelgängers and spirits. The found objects that trigger the tions. Thus, one can become of air (to avoid a reflux of hot
the set of impossible events ting process and bone-black coding of digital movement imagination. Many stones are an extension of the other and air) to form a bubble inside
that nonetheless occur: pigment, or a lithographic is based on physical models scattered throughout the create sensations and emo- the melted glass. Glass is
process with images drawn observed in nature. In order to exhibition space. From these tions. The line between mate- made from silicon dioxide,
directly on stones. transpose the vitality of living objects we extract a story, real rial and immaterial becomes the primary component of
Mirages & miracles, is the sum The pictures show stones, presences to the digital realm, or imagined, which takes blurred, crumbles and slowly sand. A master glass-blower
of the impossible that is drawn with the delicacy of all images are generated live. shape in our digital images. fades away. The boundary supports us in this new
nonetheless real, and the freehand lines. They evoke The sensuality and energy of We also draw on the physical that separates the real and exhibition by creating gentle,
unreal that is nonetheless natural shapes and patterns their motion is what transports laws expressed in each stone’s the virtual dissolves leaving organic shapes that prolong
possible. An experiential from which they sometimes the viewer. They appeal to shape and markings (wear, a single space, a new reality. the shapes of stones without
exhibition as a means to invert break free in order to become our imagination and to the erosion, fractures). Creating these coincidences directly copying them.
what is real and possible. less figurative. The black and experience of movement each involves weaving plausible
white drawings allow the of us carries within. And al- bridges between information
* Laurent Derobert is the blank page to be seen and though they are generated by Motion capture gathered from our senses Phantasme
creator of existential leave space for the imagina- a computer, they are deeply and a computer generated
mathematics. He explores our tion. The pen strokes hint at moving: visitors no longer see Motion capture is a technique space born from our human From the latin phantasma,
relation to the world in the motion within. them as images but rather developed for movies and imagination. In other words, this word conjures up a
algebraic form and creates as full-fledged living beings. videogames that allows the creating these coincidences ghost, a spectre, an image, an
equations that are rigorous Abstraction and graphical mi- position and rotation of ob- is the process of creating an apparition, and all representa-
and sensitive poems. Lithography nimalism are important to us. jects or limbs to be recorded augmented reality. tions that our imagination can
mathematiques-existentielles. We believe that interpretation and animated virtually on a Since the founding of our muster.
com/laurent-derobert/ From the Greek lithos, “stone”, should be free and that each computer. Motion capture is a company, this process has
and graphein, “to write”, spectator is allowed to create bridge to the performing arts. been at the centre of our fo-
lithography is a printing his own imaginary space. By precisely capturing the cus. Today, we use a custom Murmuration
Mirage technique invented at the start We also enjoy balancing the body’s movements in three designed iPad application
of the 19th century. Three large dryness of geometry with dimensions and transferring based on inferred perspec- Similar to a swarm of insects
A mirage (from miror, mirari: format drawings were created the infinite realistic shades of them to a digital body, a trou- tive: the algorithm recognises or a school of fish that moves
to be amazed, surprised) is an for this exhibition using this motion and a touch of “craft” bling and convincing feeling an image and is able to as one, the murmuration of
optical phenomenon resulting printing process. The images in our drawings. of life can be suggested. precisely infer the position birds is a natural phenomenon
from the bending of light rays are drawn in ink directly onto Thanks to this recording and angle of the camera with that is rare and remarkable.
as they pass through superim- a limestone slab. Once the Optical theatre technique, paper drawings respect to this image. It is It consists of hundreds of
posed layers of air of different print run is finished, the slab is can hide a body inhabited by then possible to generate small birds flying as a unique
temperatures. sanded down and the image The Pepper’s Ghost is a clas- a short choreography, and we a virtual animation whose entity of conscience. Its
erased. sic magic trick dating to the can cross paths with ghosts in volumes and placement over- principal function is survival:
19th century which enables a virtual reality installation. lays reality perfectly. no individual wants to leave
an image to be projected the mass, nor wants to land
mid-air. It relies on the optical first, these behaviours create
properties of a mirror -placed a vast moving cloud.
at a 45° angle from the image
source- which only reflects
the luminous parts of the
image. This makes it possible
to superimpose an imaginary
space over reality.
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Lists of Requirements
Summary Space Set-up Onsite staff Mandatory missions for
mediators:
of technical devices and Take-Down and Mediation Placing spectators in the 2 ins-
Surface area:
around 250msq. tallations using virtual reality
4 types of devices: Set-up: Staff for start-up and shut-
The works cover a minimum headsets, helping visitors to
Company staff: down of the exhibition:
surface area of 250msq, which use the iPads, and generally
Virtual reality headsets 2 technicians, Claire and It is recommended that
can be distributed across seve- overlooking the smooth
— HTC Vive and Oculus Rift, Adrien, 1 producer the person starting-up the
ral rooms. running of the exhibition for
— 2 min 30 installations. exhibition in the morning and
protection of the works.
Venue staff to be provided: shutting it down at night be
Drawings and stones Height: 3,30m minimum, 4m 4 people a technician. An operating
recommended. Optional missions:
observed in augmented manual will be provided
guided tours, additional
reality, using iPads Day one: arrival (procedures for start-up and
Condition: space provided information on the exhibition.
—formats from A5 Day two: unloading of the shut-down, servicing, mainte-
in working condition: empty A set of educational tools will
to 120 x 120cm. truck, set-up nance, and troubleshooting).
rooms, clean walls, no dust on be provided to all mediators
Day three: set-up
floor. by the company.
Optical theatres Day four: set-up, adjustments, Mediators:
— built using the scale transmission with mediators. The exhibition is designed
Darkness: An area must be suf- Cultural mediation tools:
of iPad pro. Evening of Day four: exhibi- for visitors to wander freely,
ficiently dark to allow for virtual An example guided tour with
tion opening, no earlier than but technical and mediation
reality and video projections. Claire and Adrien will take
Video projections 6pm. support is mandatory.
place before opening night.
— format 5m x 3m Day five: departure
Lighting: Daylight is preferred Programme sheet content
Staff will need to be provided
in the space where the aug- (A4, black and white, double-
Take-down: by the exhibition space, and
mented reality is showcased. sided) will be provided by the
Company staff: 2 technicians organised as follows :
The exhibition space must pro- company.
Venue staff to be provided:
vide additional artificial lighting 4 people - At the entrance of the
in every room. If necessary, the venue will
space: 1 person to count
design and print exhibition
Day one: arrival, inventory on visitors, as well as lend and
Technical visit: a preliminary labels using content written
closing of last day of activity collect iPads in exchange for
visit to the venue must be and provided by the company.
Day two: take-down an ID card. iPads need to be
organised to study/confirm the Day three: take-down, loading charged after use.
technical and artistic feasibility Young audiences:
of the truck
as well as think up an exhibition The exhibition is appropriate
Day four: departure - Inside the space:
layout plan. for all ages, but is not speci-
1 person minimum non-stop.
fically intended for children
Final number to be deter-
Hanging: hanging system to be given the fragility of certain
mined based on number of
determined according to exis- works and the devices/tools
visitors. Please count one
ting possibilities in the venue. at use (iPads, optical theatres
mediator for 10 visitors
All works that are not self-stan- with glass components,
(so, 4 mediators in case of
ding have been designed to be unprotected drawings and
high attendance rates).
suspended from the ceiling. objects, virtual reality
headsets are not for children
Required storage during exhi- under 13 as per manufacturer’s
bition run: 15msq of recommendations).
wooden cases and empty flight Please ensure that children
cases with wheels. under 8 are always under the
supervision of an adult.
Capacity: 40 people max,
given sufficient surface area
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Team Partners
Concept and artistic direction Production Adrien M & Claire B
Claire Bardainne and Adrien Mondot
Co production
Drawings Claire Bardainne 2 Pôles cirque en Normandie
Computer design Adrien Mondot – La Brèche à Cherbourg – Cirque Théâtre d’Elbeuf (France)
Computer development Rémi Engel Scène nationale d’Albi (France)
Composition and sound creation Olivier Mellano Les Subsistances, Lyon (France)
Dance Bérengère Fournier, Samuel Faccioli, Akiko Kajihara LUX, scène nationale de Valence (France)
Technical management Jean-Marc Lanoë Espace Jean Legendre, Théâtre de Compiègne (France)
Exhibition set-up Elvire Tapie, Mélina Faka, Yannick Moréteau, Claire Grin- Arenberg Creative Mine – Communauté d’Agglomération
gore alterning de La Porte du Hainaut (France)
Carpentry DeFacto / Julien Quartier, Charles Robin — Atelier Gautier
Steel locksmith Mathieu Laville, Rémy Mangevaud, Elvis Dagier Funding
Aluminium locksmith Teviloj / Ludovic Laffay Fonds [SCAN], Région Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Electronics Sébastien Albert alias Dudley Smith
Lithography URDLA, centre international estampe & livre Support
Screen-print Olivier Bral Villa Medicis, Rome (Italy)
Printing Artprint URDLA - centre international estampe & livre, Lyon (France)
Blown-glass Nicolas Sartor UrbanLab, Lyon (France)
Technical direction Alexis Bergeron Adrien M & Claire B is accredited by the DRAC Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes and
Administration Marek Vuiton by Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Region as well as being supported by the City of Lyon.
Production and Booking Joanna Rieussec
Tour Production Margaux Fritsch, Delphine Teypaz
Photos
© Romain Etienne - item and © Adrien M & Claire B
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Adrien M & Claire B Contacts Links
The company Adrien M & Claire B creates digital and living art forms, contact@am-cb.net Video trailer 3 mins approx..
ranging from stage performances to installations. It is co-directed by vimeo.com/amcb/mm
Claire Bardainne and Adrien Mondot, whose approach puts the human Booking and production
experience at the centre of technological issues, with a strong visual Joanna Rieussec Overview
focus on the body and the use of unique technology created in-house. +33 7 70 17 93 33 am-cb.net/docs/AMCB-MM-Overview
They strive to create living digital art: mobile, handcrafted, ephemeral, diffusion@am-cb.net
and responsive. Images
— am-cb.net/docs/AMCB-MM-Images.zip
Claire Bardainne is a visual artist with a background in graphic design and
scenography. Her research focuses on the pictorial and graphic imaginary, Artistic co-direction Technical rider
graphic signs, especially in their space-constructive capacity. Claire Bardainne and Adrien Mondot am-cb.net/docs/AMCB-MM-TechRider.pdf
Adrien Mondot is a multidisciplinary artist, computer scientist and juggler.
He is interested in movement, and works at the intersection of juggling art a Administration
nd computer innovation. Marek Vuiton
Since 2011, they co-sign all the projects and jointly lead Adrien M & Claire B administration@am-cb.net
company.
Technique Direction
Today, the company counts around 30 collaborators, as well as two Alexis Bergeron
performances and two exhibitions touring internationally. +33 6 10 29 42 03
Its Lyon headquarters also house a research and creation studio. technique@am-cb.net
The company is accredited by the DRAC Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes and by
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Region as well as being supported by the City of Lyon. Tour production
Margaux Fritsch, Delphine Teypaz
2019 Acqua Alta — show, pop up book with augmented reality, virtual production@am-cb.net
reality
2018 The shadow of the vapor — site specific artwork, Fondation Postal address and headquarters
d’entreprise Martell (Cognac) Adrien M & Claire B
2017 Mirages & miracles — exhibition 54 quai Saint-Vincent
2016 Snow does not make sense — book 69001 Lyon – France
2015 The movement of Air — show +33 4 27 78 63 42
2015 SACD Award for creative interaction contact@am-cb.net
2014 Pixel — show / collaboration
2013 Hakanaï — show
2011 XYZT, Abstract Landscapes — exhibition
2011 The company is refounded and becomes Adrien M & Claire B
Company website
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Other projects on tour
Acqua Alta Hakanaï XYZT, Abstract Landscapes
2019 2013 2011 and 2015
Stage performance and 2 installations. Solo dance and digital arts Exhibition-itinerary
A journey in the imagery of water, with Duration : 40 min 10 interactive installations
a stage performance, a pop-up book in A choreographic performance for one An interactive and immersive walk into
augmented reality and an experience in dancer into a digital, dreamlike and a digital and lush territory, where touching
virtual reality. The suggested parcours is changing environment. algorithm or feeling the matter of light
made up of the three experiences above, becomes possible.
they resonate with one another.
Overview http://am-cb.net/docs/AMCB-HKN-Overview.pdf Overview http://am-cb.net/docs/AMCB-XYZT-Overview.pdf
Overview http://am-cb.net/docs/AMCB-AQA-Overview.pdf Trailer am-cb.net/videos/hakanai Trailer am-cb.net/videos/xyzt
Trailer am-cb.net/videos/aqa
photo © Romain Etienne - item photo © Laurence Fragnol
photo © Romain Etienne - item
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