The wave... and the shore

“The Wave… and the Shore” is a participatory, transdisciplinary art project, a journey to co-create a shared narrative centered on water. It is an interdisciplinary initiative that blends poetry and practical, hands-on activities, led by the Melocoton Company.

The project consists of:

• Exploring a region along its waterways through an artistic residency (5 months x 2 years) led by a multidisciplinary team.
• Engaging with local residents and inviting them to create artistic works, sharing their experiences and perspectives related to the aquatic environment, with the aim of building a shared experience and enabling participants to connect, interact, and collectively create a unique, evocative portrait of their territory through the lens of water.
• In consultation with the local community and informed by the residency experience, the project aims to culminate in the creation of a riverside installation – both artistic and functional – designed with the residents, to celebrate the time spent together. Beyond fostering artistic expression and improving the quality of life, this sustainable, site-specific installation will contribute to raising awareness about environmental issues, particularly those related to water, and promote ecological restoration.
• Production of a documentary film documenting the entire project.