Huge, brightly lit flowers and grasses have taken over the centre of the Place Bellecour, in an installation that invites visitors to stop and contemplate. Louis XIV, as the majestic "head gardener" draped in his cape of light, takes pride of place in the middle of this gigantic French formal garden, which, if you look carefully, also harbours the first light seeds of future plants.
François Fouilhé, the artist behind the TILT collective, has brought together a team of lighting specialists who describe themselves as "multi-skilled DIY artisans". They create giant lights inspired by nature that are a combination of sculpture and street furniture. During the day, these are living objects – you can sit on the benches – whilst at night, they become illuminated works of art. Over the years, TILT has created a playful and dreamlike world. Their lights have travelled all over the world, making appearances at Lumière London, Singapore's i light Marina Bay and Delight in Beijing.
Their work encompasses all aspects of light art, whether for temporary interventions or permanent installations, with the aim of changing the view and experience people have of the site we investigate. Inspired by nature or objects of everyday life, their works are thought to create a dreamlike universe made of humour and poetry. Their installations are meant to invite the passers-by to take over the space and build their own experience through the use of light and it endless possibilities.