{"id":6849,"date":"2023-10-29T18:29:23","date_gmt":"2023-10-29T17:29:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ephemera-arts.com\/?post_type=portfolio_item&p=6849"},"modified":"2024-10-04T23:13:08","modified_gmt":"2024-10-04T21:13:08","slug":"transcendence-an-immersive-artistic-experience-by-ephemera-arts","status":"publish","type":"portfolio_item","link":"https:\/\/www.ephemera-arts.com\/index.php\/project\/transcendence-an-immersive-artistic-experience-by-ephemera-arts\/","title":{"rendered":"Transcendence \u2013 An Immersive Artistic Experience by Ephemera Arts"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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Event Date<\/strong>: October 29 – November 15, 2023
Location<\/strong>: Koblenzer Kunstverein e.V., Altenhof 13, Koblenz, Germany
Artists<\/strong>: Arnaud Quercy (Visual Artist, Pianist) & Frank von H\u00e4fen (Composer, Flutist)
Curated By<\/strong>: Angelika Kallenbach with the support of Dr. Margit Theis-Scholz and Petra Spielmann<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This portfolio captures the world premiere of Transcendence<\/em>, an immersive artistic experience that redefined the boundaries between visual art and music. Presented by Ephemera Arts<\/em>, the newly-formed partnership of Parisian visual artist Arnaud Quercy and Remagen composer Frank von H\u00e4fen, Transcendence<\/em> invited viewers to journey through a multisensory world where art, music, and projection became one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Concept<\/strong>:
Transcendence<\/em> was conceived as a living triptych, bringing together projection, music, and painting in a seamless sensory blend. Through multiple 360-degree projectors, visitors were enveloped in a dynamic display of moving images that interacted with Quercy’s paintings, bringing his vibrant canvases to life. The projections incorporated elements of his artwork, creating an immersive journey that invited viewers to delve into themes of human longing: faith, love, and hope. The audience found themselves surrounded by vivid colors, shapes, and music, creating an experience that transcended traditional exhibition formats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Music<\/strong>:
Complementing the visual journey was the live musical element composed by Frank von H\u00e4fen, who performed on flute and electronic wind instruments. Frank\u2019s compositions resonated with the themes of the artwork, creating an evocative soundscape that deepened the emotional impact of each projected universe. On the opening night, von H\u00e4fen and Quercy performed live, with Quercy accompanying on piano, adding a powerful, interactive energy to the show. The music and projections flowed together, transforming the gallery into a synesthetic environment where every note and image was felt deeply by the audience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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