Workshop: Exploratory Dinner
September 20-24, 2021
Workshop Leader: Youri Kravtchenko
Hiflow, Geneva
This workshop beckons MAIA students from HEAD – Genève to delve into the historical lineage of nocturnal still lifes, intertwining their explorations with references from the annals of art history and the realms of edible underwater landscapes. These artistic expressions are destined to be showcased within the expansive canvas of a large exploratory dinner orchestrated by the creative lab Hiflow and the visionary designer Eléonore Pomace.
In the embrace of darkness, these three-dimensional artworks metamorphose into conduits for photography or film, projecting a distinct nocturnal perspective onto a different scale. The resulting visual narratives, shaped by the interplay of shadows and textures, transcend the conventional boundaries of nocturnal representation. This metamorphic quality facilitates an alternative exploration of the night, culminating in an immersive experience for both creators and spectators alike.
Drawing from the heritage of nocturnal still lifes in art, the students navigate the obscure depths and submerged histories, steering their creativity to construct three-dimensional models that emerge as both tactile and visual entities. Crucially, these creations are meticulously forged without recourse to essential elements such as natural light, heightening the challenge and rendering their works a captivating feat of ingenuity.
In the gastronomic and aesthetic convergence orchestrated by HIFLOW and the visionary designer Eléonore Pomace, nocturnal still lifes seamlessly transition from mere artifacts to integral components of a multisensory feast. Through this synthesis of art and gastronomy, the workshop not only fosters a profound understanding of historical precedents but also pioneers innovative approaches to sensory engagement, contributing to the evolving discourse at the intersection of art, design, and culinary aesthetics.
MAIA: Master of Arts in Interior Architecture (HEAD – Genève)
Head of Department: Javier Fernández Contreras
Scientific Deputy: Valentina de Luigi
Workshop Leader: Youri Kravtchenko
Assistant: Valentin Dubois
Partner: Hiflow, Geneva
Guest designer: Eléonore Pomace
Chef: Alicia Rico
Jury: Eléonore Grignon, Séverine Redon
Students: Nell Beller, Emma Birbaud, Kevin Chellakudam, Thomas Dreux, Marine Evrard, Samia Hilal, Vilma Hubalek, Valeria Lydia Kraehenbuehl, Emma Launay, Lisa Maahsen, Camila Perna, Sandy Pitetti, Pablo Silva, Anaïs Youssefi, Elsa Audouin, Sarah Bentivegna, Robin Delerce, Azadeh Djavanrouh, Marina Ezerskaia, Thibault Krauer, Nourbonou Missidenti, Patrycja Pawlik, Louise Plassard, Patris Sallaku, Nobuyoshi Yokota
Photography: © HEAD – Geneva, Michel Giesbrecht
