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VIDEOFORMES presents :
BeComing
21 september > 6 october
Opening: september 20, 6:30
Oratory Chapel, 14 rue de l’Oratoire | Clermont-Ferrand | Free entrance
Opening : 6:30 > 8 pm
Tuesday to Saturday : 1 pm / 7 pm
Saturday: 131pm – 7pm / Sunday: 2pm – 6pm / Closed on Mondays
From 20 September to 6 October, VIDEOFORMES presents the BeComing exhibition at the Chapelle de l’Oratoire, featuring Lithuanian artists Aistė Ambrzevičiūtė, Patricija Gilytė and Simona Žemaitytė, as part of the Saison de la Lituanie en France , the European Heritage Days, and in collaboration with Meno Parkas Gallery (Kaunas, Lithuania). They focus on the themes of nature, humanity and the grey areas between the digital and reality.
The project BeComing seeks to explore pressing contemporary issues while amplifying marginalized voices in the art world. Through mediums such as video art and installation, these artists offer reflections on themes of nature, humanity, and feminism, sparking crucial dialogue and introspection.
Danube Forest Raft, Patricija Gilytė
Aistė Ambrazevičiūtė’s experimental architecture, resembling living lichens, blurs the boundaries between digital and real, drawing viewers into an infinite micro-world.
Patricija Gilytė’s video performances and installations, inspired by the relationship between nature and culture, critique consumerism through the symbolism of the fir tree and its journey before and after human festivals.
Meanwhile, Simona Žemaitytė’s exploration of death and cultural heritage challenges societal norms and fears, inviting audiences to confront the opaque curtain of mortality.
Reflecting contemporary feminist discourse, the artworks foster care as a way of looking at the world, exploring points of contact between humanity, culture, and nature. As society grapples with ecological cohabitation and the transformation of life, these artists offer futuristic solutions and poignant reflections on nature’s giving and taking. Moreover, the artists’ exploration of the intersection between the digital and real worlds resonates deeply in an era of rapid technological advancement, prompting viewers to reconsider their perceptions of reality and the role of technology in shaping our understanding of nature and life.
Natiur Mortas, Simona Žemaitytė
