KORRELATION is an interactive light projection that transforms a portion of rue de l’Alzette into an abstract aquatic and scientific landscape that responds to the steps of passers-by. The work reveals the Alzette river that flows beneath street level, making visible the river that gives its name to the city of Esch-sur-Alzette.
The Alzette springs near Thil in France, crosses through Esch largely underground, before reaching Luxembourg City, Mersch, and Ettelbruck, where it flows into the Sûre, a tributary of the Moselle, which in turn feeds the Rhine, one of Europe’s backbone axis.
The Alzette connects the city and Luxembourg to the vast political, social and cultural network of Europe. KORRELATION gives this connection a tangible, playful and interactive form and reminds us that water is a precious resource and draws our attention to the close relationship between humans, nature and technology.
Curators : Vincent Crapon & Françoise Poos
With the generous support of the Œuvre Nationale de Secours Grande-Duchesse Charlotte
With the kind support of Bijouterie Hirsch and the owners of 85 rue de l'Alzette
On the occasion of Journées Européennes du Patrimoine
As part of the Biennale 2024 Architectures - Esch Capitale Culturelle
KORRELATION was commissioned by ZKM | Center for Arts and Media Karlsruhe in collaboration with Media Karlsruhe and the Cultural Office of the City of Karlsruhe. It was produced and presented on the occasion of the Seasons of Media Arts 2020 festival.
