This piece is part of the “Eigengrau” series, a German term meaning “middle gray,” referring to the color perceived when our eyes are closed—a visual phenomenon both intimate and universal. This meticulously 3D-printed sculpture is not merely a static object but an interactive device that pushes the boundaries of traditional sculpture. It emits a standalone Wi-Fi network, creating a virtual space accessible only to those nearby. This network provides access to a series of AI-generated images, each a visual interpretation of dream or nightmare memories. These images, imbued with a dreamlike and unsettling quality, are viewable directly on the screens of viewers’ smartphones or tablets, or any device capable of connecting to the artwork’s Wi-Fi network. The immersive aspect of the piece is enhanced by the fact that the artwork itself generates this network, requiring no internet connection. Thus, the work creates a unique experience at the intersection of physical and digital art, where the boundaries between the real and the virtual blur, offering the viewer privileged access to an intimate and mysterious visual universe, directly born from memory and the unconscious.

(part of my research project "EIGENGRAU", supported by the CNAP (French National Center for the Visual Arts))