Erik Barray

In 1978, after studying basket-weaving at the Fayl-Billot school, Erik Barray founded a studio devoted to creating wickerwork in public places. A sculptor of reeds, he takes inspiration from landscapes creating spectacular installations that are reminiscent of land art. In 1993, he was commissioned to decorate 150 Louis Vuitton designer stores. In 2018, having spent time with Quichua Indians, the eco-designer subverted the traditional materials and techniques of Ecuador to create Nido de Luz for the Quito Fiesta de la Luz. This was the inspiration for Lucioles and Lianes which both featured in the 2019 Festival of Lights.

Vegetal'lum

As you wander through the park, you come across luminous nests installed in the hollows of trees, subtly illuminating the undergrowth and encounter improbable phosphorescent plants...

2021 Festival

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"Lucioles"

Erik Barray offers visitors a kilometre-long stroll along the left bank of the river starting at Pont Morand. Glow-in-the-dark insects flit along the plane-tree lined avenue.

2019 Festival

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Lianes

This installation illuminated the Montée du Gourguillon in 2018. A year later, the plants have grown, taking over even more of the stone walls of this winding street. Once past Place de la Trinité,

2019 Festival

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Lianes

Erik Barray has designed a nature trail on Montée du Gourguillon sprinkled with five plant-themed stops. Once past Place de la Trinité, nature takes back what is rightfully hers, as trees and plant

2018 Festival

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Éphémères

Whatever happened? The inner courtyard of City Hall has been overrun by vegetation, like the sacred Inca sites or the temple of Angkor Wat. Nature has reclaimed the spot with wickerwork creepe

2017 Festival

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Arboré'lum

Plants take over the mineral world. Invaded by luminous creepers and giant weeds the grass platform becomes, as you watch, a field, an island or a garden.

2016 Festival

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Lumi’lierre

In the darkness, over a hundred incandescent colored flowers shine. Their stems climb and twist around trees like wisteria vines and accompany your peaceful stroll along the river.

From Churc

2014 Festival

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