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The Tower of Hercules will feature a new generative art intervention, «Everything flows, nothing dies,» by French artist Mathieu Le Sourd, «MAOTIK.» The piece, available from July 15 to August 31, delves into the relationship between the functionality of the lighthouse’s light as a guide and the expressive capacity in contemporary art, reflecting on the changing condition of nature. «The Government of Inés Rey continues to energize our great monument, where exhibitions and ephemeral initiatives also have a place, adding value to everything it already offers,» said Gonzalo Castro, Councillor for Culture and Tourism.
The proposal, curated by Hito Cultura & Technology, will be presented this Tuesday, July 15, at 12:00 p.m., in an event that will feature a contemporary dance spectacle at the foot of the monument by artists Marta and Remedios Cuba, with live music by Miguel Alonso Cambrón.
The installation consists of four screens, located on the floors of the Tower, on which algorithmic landscapes will be projected based on data from the movement of the sea and air currents. The visual spectacle will be accompanied by audio that evokes the sound of the ocean and will create an immersive experience for visitors, inviting reflection on the cycles of life and the relationship of human beings with nature. In the artist’s words, ‘Everything flows, nothing dies’ is «a reminder that, although forms and states may change, the essence remains.»
Tradition and avant-garde merge in this exhibition proposal. The oldest Roman lighthouse in the world, linked to the use of light as a guide in a construction thousands of years old, takes on a role of expressive element within digital arts, disciplines on the rise globally.
About the artist
MAOTIK is a digital artist of French origin specialized in creating immersive spaces, interactive installations, and audiovisual performances that bridge art, science, and technology.
Trained in the field of media and digital arts at the London College of Communication and Pompeu Fabra University in Barcelona, his production uses custom software to transform the perception of reality in real-time. His approach to generative art is defined by the fluid movement of images and their integration into immersive spaces. His work is inspired by nature, abstracting its essence through audiovisual sculptures based on randomness to create unique experiences on each occasion.
His work has been presented at festivals and institutions around the world, including Mutek, Sonar, Oi Futuro in Rio de Janeiro, Art Basel, Frieze London, FIAC Paris, Signal Festival in Prague, the British Film Institute in London, ARS Electronica in Linz, the Miraikan Science Museum in Tokyo, B39 in Seoul, Funkhaus in Berlin, La Biennale di Venezia, Fundación Serralves, W1 Curates, CCCB, or Philharmonie in Paris. His installation «Everything flows, nothing dies,» from 2024, was exhibited at the Contemporary Istanbul competition.
