Chandigarh
5 October 2024
DIVYA AZAD
An extraordinary aerial show captivated the audience at Nexus Elante Mall here today. The show was organised by the French Institute in India, in collaboration with the Alliance Française network in India.
The acclaimed French company Gratte Ciel, renowned for their acrobatic and meditative performances, presented RoZéO, a performance that stormed the opening of the Olympic Games in Paris 2024. Two shows were held today at 5 pm and 8 pm. Danilo, Zoe and Camille M were the arial artists and Pauline was the musician.
Nexus Elante Mall in association with the Ambassade de France, Institut Français, and Alliance Française Chandigarh, is also hosting a French Food and Cultural Fest on Saturday and Sunday at the Courtyard. The objective of the French Food Festival at Nexus Elante is to provide Tricity residents with a unique cultural and culinary experience that celebrates the rich heritage of France. By offering gourmet French delicacies alongside world-class artistic performances.”
RoZéO, created by Stéphane Girard and Camille Beaumier, with compositions by Pauline Frémeau and costumes by Anne Jonathan, stood as a unique living installation that encouraged viewers to observe and immerse themselves in the experience set against the backdrop of the sky. The swaying figures, gently perched on metal poles (6m of height), moving as if guided by an invisible breath of wind.
Accompanied by a live musician and a soundscape featuring electronic and field recordings, the 42-minute performance created a contemplative atmosphere where art and nature intertwined. Following their Olympic performance, as part of the opening show curated by artistic director Thomas Jolly, the company has solidified its reputation for engaging communities with mesmerizing productions that leave a lasting impact.
