Étincelles
Sculptural installation by Tom Carr
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"Étincelles" is a sculptural installation designed for the lobby of La Cité Bleue Genève. It consists of a collection of geometric shapes made of aluminum, plastic, and painted wood, in various sizes and bright colors, ideally suspended in front of or near a window.

Most of the pieces will be concentrated in the areas with the heaviest foot traffic from visitors and performers, leaving the main space empty and silent—a place of relaxation that contrasts with the “active” zones where these sparks will be located, as well as the rest of La Cité Bleue, with its workshops and performances.

Placing pieces near windows and openings will invite visitors to look both from the outside and the inside, highlighting the relationship between La Cité Bleue and the city. The name Étincelles is intended to visually symbolize the source of a subtle, positive energy that manifests itself in several phases: creativity, collaborations, performances… a vibrant whole that also echoes the dynamic energy of the Cité universitaire.

The vivid, saturated colors emphasize the concept of exuberance and excitement. The rounded, continuous contours of the figures and their composed arrangement suggest a fluid continuity that reminds us of the passage of time, much like music, theater, opera, performance art, or literature. There may be an apparent chaos, but everything is harmonious as the viewer moves through the compositions.

In short, Étincelles aims to reflect the energy and creativity that drive La Cité Bleue.

Interview with Tom Carr in his studio
  • Tom Carr
    Tom Carr
    Artiste

    Né à Tarragone, en Espagne, d’une mère valencienne et d’un père américain, Tom Carr vit et travaille près de Barcelone. Formé aux Beaux-Arts à l’Université de Barcelone, il a enseigné dans diverses Universités d’Art. Installations, sculptures, peintures, dessins mais aussi créations lumière, son œuvre a évolué de la figuration symbolique avec des références architecturales à des structures presque en apesanteur, générées par la physique des matériaux, recherchant toujours la force dans la simplicité. Ses liens étroits avec Genève remontent au début des années 1980, d’abord comme artiste en résidence à la Halle Sud, puis comme exposant dans les galeries de Pierre Huber, Blancpain-Stepzinsky et Bartha-Senarclens. Son œuvre est représentée dans diverses collections d’art en Europe et aux États-Unis.