Installation / Concept : Romain Tardy
Music Composition / Sound Direction : Squeaky Lobster a.k.a Loran Delforge
Production : Jardins Synthetiques

Paganism (from Latin paganus, meaning “country dweller”, “rustic”) is a blanket term, typically used to refer to religious traditions which are polytheistic or indigenous. It is primarily used in a historical context, referring to Greco-Roman polytheism as well as the polytheistic traditions of Europe and North Africa before Christianization. [Wikipedia]
This installation has been presented on the main facade of the Museum of antiquities of Toulouse, south of France. It was inspired by a sculpture of a bacchanalian head from the 3rd century (see picture below). This sculpture was found at the end of the 17th century and exhibited as an example of an antique pagan idol since then.
Using the idea of polymorphism that is a feature of the ancient gods, the head becomes almost invisible when integrated to the structure made of an abstract network of straight lines. The light will reveal several patterns, from abstract constellations to enigmatic symbols that will affect the rest of the building.

About The Music :

Pagan’s music is a 5 minutes journey thru a lot of different references and citations. Composed around sampling techniques, instrumental arrangements and beat oriented sections, the music may reveal some influences passing from Steve Reich to Art ensemble of chicago.