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Visual arts / Digital arts, Installation & Audiovisual performance Multiplica Lab – Works in Progress

With Eddi van Tsui / Island 2.0, Zohra Mrad & Damiano Picci / _​First A/V
Multiplica Lab 
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© Nathan Roux (photo 1: _​First A/V / photos 2 & 3: Island 2.0)
Multiplica Lab 

Co-funded by the European Union as part of the GRACE project  – Interreg VI Grande Région

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The Eddi van Tsui collective and the duo of Zohra Mrad and Damiano Picci – selected for a cross-border programme organised by Rotondes, the City of Metz, and BLIIIDA, with support from INTERREG IV Grande Région as part of the GRACE project – began their Rotondes residencies in December. This initial phase allowed them to develop their respective projects, and now, at the conclusion of their second week, the artists are revealing a first iteration of their work to visitors at Multiplica Lab.

Two projects are open for exploration: Island 2.0, an immersive video and sound installation by the Eddi van Tsui collective, and _First A/V, an introduction to creating digital audiovisual performances by Zohra Mrad and Damiano Picci. Audience feedback – including reactions, questions, and comments – will contribute to shaping the artists’ ongoing work during their time in Metz, ultimately leading to a more refined presentation of both projects at BLIIIDA in June 2025.

The Eddi van Tsui collective, made up of Sandy Flinto, Pierrick Grobéty, and Daniel Marinangeli, presents Island 2.0 – an immersive video installation with a live sound performance that addresses critical issues like climate change, environmental degradation, cultural preservation, and technological advancement.

Drawing inspiration from Tuvalu, an island nation imperiled by rising sea levels, the collective highlights an ambitious project to preserve Tuvalu’s culture and traditions by creating a digital twin of the island in the metaverse. However, this digital preservation effort presents an irony: While it aims to address ecological challenges, it also raises concerns about the environmental impact of digital pollution. This contradiction lies at the heart of the collective’s exploration.

Zohra Mrad and Damiano Picci​’s _First A/V introduces participants to the process of creating digital audiovisual performances. Described as both an interactive installation and a learning experience, _First A/V simplifies the complexities of digital arts and media. At the core of this project is BLURB, a portable device crafted from recycled wood, second-hand electronics, and open-source software. Designed to be accessible to audiences of all ages and skill levels, _First A/V adapts to individual learning styles, ensuring an inclusive and engaging experience for everyone.