Oh Lord! is the result of a collaboration with the Paris-Meudon Observatory and the Institute of Planetology and Astrophysics of Grenoble, drawing from various solar observation databases, including some provided by NASA.
This installation invites us to revisit and question the fascination with the sun that we have inherited from our ancestors. Since the dawn of humanity, the sun has played multiple roles — as the keystone of cosmic order, a tool of political legitimacy, a force of social unity, and even a precursor to monotheism. Today, in the face of environmental and energy challenges, it embodies both our deepest fears and greatest hopes. The installation reflects not only scientific and technological advances but also our enduring fascination with this celestial body.
CREDITS:
Sound design: Monetai
Production: YAM
Installation created in collaboration with the Paris-Meudon Observatory and the Institute of Planetology and Astrophysics of Grenoble, with the kind permission of NASA/SDO and the scientific teams of AIA, EVE, and HMI.
Software programming: Valentin Dupas
Scientific advisors: Lucie Leboulleux and Isabelle Bualé
Born in France in 1981, Guillaume Marmin creates installations and performances that encourage exploration of the relationships between light, sound, and space. His work is a revival of visual creation, free from the restraints of conventional storytelling and traditional media. Guillaume seeks a shared language between image and sound; a synesthetic alphabet composed of rhythm, contrast, and simplistic forms in motion. Whether exploring scientific issues informed by collaborations with researchers or depicting mysterious symbolism, his creations shine a spotlight on our relationship with light.
