Nicolet Québec- CANADA
Created as the grand finale of the 350th anniversary celebrations for the City of Nicolet, Luminare was a monumental immersive experience that transformed the Saint-Jean-Baptiste Cathedral into a living archive of light, sound, and movement. This project was a digital bridge connecting three and a half centuries of heritage with a forward-looking, techno-creative vision.
As the Art Director of the project, I led the visual and conceptual narrative, turning the intricate geometry of the cathedral into a fluid medium. From the ancestral power of the river to the industrial awakening of the community, the stones of the cathedral became a witness to the evolution of the territory.
In this project, I integrated generative AI tools into the production workflow. In collaboration with Soledad Coyoli and Arnaud Grosjean, we developed AI-driven video content that allowed for organic textures and dreamlike sequences, creating a visual language that felt both ancient and futuristic.
Ceremony Host: Jimmy Hamel
Choreography & Dance Performance: Kyra Jean Green
Live Musician: James Forest
Art Direction and Generative AI Visuals: Pascal Champagne
AI Video Content Collaboration: Soledad Coyoli & Arnaud Grosjean
Lighting design: Nima Navab & Jérémy Lapierre
Production: Bain de minuit
Co-producers: Thierry Dumond et Stéphane Turner
Technical Director: Joël Gaudreau
Technological Consultant : Samuel Renard
Commissioned by: Ville de Nicolet (350e anniversaire)
Technical Partners: Sogetel, Digihub Shawinigan
Location: Cathédrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Nicolet