http://www.interface.ufg.ac.at/christa-laurent/
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EAU DE JARDIN
HOUSE-OF-SHISEIDO, Tokyo - invited
" Imagine a circular room, the dado below the wall molding entirely filled with a plane of water scattered with these plants, transparent screens sometimes green, sometimes mauve. The calm, silent, still waters reflecting the scattered flowers, the colors evanescent, with delicious nuances of a dream-like delicacy." Claude Monet Eau de JardinÓ is an interactive installation which transports visitors into the imaginary world of virtual water gardens. The image of Eau de Jardin consists of a triptych, a three-sided projection screen onto a 12 x 3 meters vaulted screen that creates an immersive and reflective virtual water garden. 8-10 glass amphorae hang from the ceiling of the room. Their form reminds to old Greek or Egyptian transport vessels. They are completely transparent and contain water plants such as lilies, lotus, bamboo, cypress and other aquatic plants. Through the glass we can also see the roots of these plants.