But the Flesh is weak

by Samuel Fasse
2022

"First chapter of the traveling performative project 'But the Flesh is weak' complicates depictions of bodies. How do machines perceive and capture us/them? How do vision's technologies transform our physicality? Through the vegetal and the detour of paradoxical systems, this visual matter, this speculative hyper-territory, sculptural and sonic becomes a moving, hybrid and self-sufficient entity."

Jade Barget, co-curator of the project.

In-situ experience
Screen, Computer, Video projector
Suitable for all audiences
from 1 to 3 hour(s)
Without dialogue
Update : 17/05/2024
But the Flesh is weak volet 1, 2022 - installation view. Generative plant stake, hydrometric sensor, arduino, soil, colson. (Courtesy to the artist)
But the Flesh is weak part 1, 2022 - Biennale des Arts de Nice, Le 109 Installation view. Generative plant stake, hydrometric sensor, arduino, soil, colson.
But the Flesh is weak part 1, 2022 - Biennale des Arts de Nice, Le 109 Installation view.
But the Flesh is weak part 1, 2022 - Biennale des Arts de Nice, Le 109 Installation view.
But the Flesh is weak part 1, 2022 - Biennale des Arts de Nice, Le 109 Installation view.
But the Flesh is weak part 1, 2022 - Biennale des Arts de Nice, Le 109 Installation view.
But the Flesh is weak chapter 2, 2022 - Les Rencontres de la photographie d'Arles
But the Flesh is weak chapter 2, 2022 - Les Rencontres de la photographie d'Arles
But the Flesh is weak chapter 2, 2022 - Les Rencontres de la photographie d'Arles
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"It is indeed a form of duel, almost erotic, that Samuel Fasse breathed for this installation in situ, notably during the performance organized on the evening of the opening. The subject was the intelligence of each of the two elements - man and plant - and what one can bring to the other. In Samuel Fasse's piece, which aesthetically refers to three important universes for him - the world of sailing, the world of fashion and the influence of cinema, from David Cronenberg to Matrix - the plants are at the initiative of their own stakes. After being recorded by sensors, shapes were 3D printed and became the supports of the plants taken from the Paillon's surroundings, which had to survive in the highly industrial environment of 109 Grande Halle. At a time when every action, trace or movement of the human being is recorded, at a time when the robot and the avatar will soon merge with the original and that we speak of transhumanism, who is the freest? The plant observes us, learns from man's mistakes and the confrontation is far from over..." Catalog extract, Marie Maertens, curator.

In collaboration with Nino Filiu, Amosphère, Axel Korban, Natacha Voranger.
Textiles prints, screens, stake, sound system, interactive electronic system, local plants
Coproduced by Confort Moderne art center, supported by Cybertronica (bio engineering lab), ENSAM Aix en P, Loud Professional and Asics sports style

Immersive and interactive performative installation that can travel and be adjusted to the locations hosted. Possibility of extracting certain elements, such as the sculptures, or of associating a live concert of music generated by both the moving bodies and their associated sensors, with Amosphere, composer of the artwork's soundtrack. 

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In-situ experience
Experience
Terms
Multi-users - Solo
Interactivity
Interactive
Capacity
From 3 to 6 people
Duration
From 1 to 3 hour(s)
Audience
Categories
Suitable for all audiences
Accessibility
Suitable for visitors with developmental and learning disabilities, Suitable for people with reduced mobility
Prices
Pricing
Revenue sharing, Guaranteed minimum + revenue sharing
Languages
Original language
Without dialogue
Dubbing
Subtitles
Team
Interpreter
yes
Public outreach
no
Technician
yes
Material
Equipment
Screen ; Computer (Windows) ; Video projector
Minimum space required
de 30 m 2 à 200 m 2
Internet connection
Not required to broadcast the artwork
A workshop may accompagny this artwork.
Awards
Programming
Biennale des arts de Nice Le 109 - La Station, Nice (France), 2022
Exposition "L'ombre d'un doute" Galerie Lalalande, Paris (France), 2022
Les rencontres de la photographie d'Arles Les Papeteries, Arles (France), 2022
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Direction
S
Author
Samuel Fasse
S F
Artist
Samuel Fasse
N V
Other
Natacha Voranger
A K
Conception and design
Axel Korban
A A
Composition and sound design
Amosphère Amosphère
N F
Conception and design
Nino Filiu
E
Technical direction
Ecole des Arts et Métiers d'Aix en Provence
Production-distribution
C
Production
Confort Moderne
 
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