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ALL ABOUT
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pavilion, visitors become the art, while yet vital nature of the audience's collective installation comes alive with the audience's
the pavilion itself acts as a spectator, voice. energy, converting their actions into a
mirroring and reflecting their movements Incorporating elements of sound kinetic art piece with captivating sound
in the courtyard. The installation's sculpture, RHUBARB transforms the and light displays. Interaction can be as
name, "Rhubarb," refers to the ambient viewer's movements into a symphony of simple as pushing, touching, or grazing
background noise on a film set that audio experiences, creating an immersive hands over the pieces, creating wind, and
completes the scene, mirroring the subtle encounter with art. This interactive more. Participants are encouraged to step
inside the artwork, becoming the centre
through its curved form.
RHUBARB's placement within the
courtyard of the 18th-century historical
monument, Hôtel d'Aurès, ensures a
symbiotic relationship with natural
light sources. As sunlight filters through
different configurations, captivating
shadows dance upon the stage,
emphasizing the ephemeral nature of
architectural art. This interplay of light
and form aligns with the festival's focus
on revealing and reimagining spaces.
The installation consists of 1,000
pieces, varying in size and colour. The
diverse colour palette references the hues
found in Montpellier and the courtyard,
symbolising the richness of human
diversity and inclusivity. Each piece is
3D-printed using eco-friendly filaments.
In the pursuit of environmental
responsibility, Rhubarb explores
sustainable production methods through
three distinct types of 3D print materials:
handcrafted PET filament, created from
home waste PET bottles; industrial base
filament Ultrafuse® rPET by BASF Forward
AM, recycled from post-industrial PET

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