An active, living presence
The tree is not simply a prop; it is the living centre of the installation. Its branches cut through and redirect the beams. Its density, shape, foliage and negative spaces define the outcome. Each individual tree gives each iteration of the work its own magical character.
A gesture for the city – culture, ecology and public space
TREE speaks to the city through a language that is both poetic and tangible. It creates a shared moment of beauty and connection, while increasing attention to the living world within public space.
For municipal teams, the project connects culture, ecology, public space and civic care. It offers a visible yet gentle intervention that invites people to slow down, look up, and reconsider the trees and natural systems that support urban life.
For city and light festivals, the installation offers a distinctive visual experience with a strong story. It is immediately understandable, highly photogenic, and differs from purely technological shows by placing a living element at the centre of the work.
Why now?
Cities are looking for ways to raise environmental awareness without relying only on explanation or instruction. TREE does not lecture. It creates a moment of attention, care and continuity.
By gathering people around a living tree, either already rooted or soon to be planted, the work proposes a simple but powerful gesture. It reminds us that the future is not only something we discuss; it is what we forge, create and plant together, for the generations to come.
