Joël Andrianomearisoa Installs Permanent Work 'VERS LE VERT' at Gratte-Ciel Metro Station in Villeurbanne
Joël Andrianomearisoa has created a permanent installation titled 'VERS LE VERT' for the Gratte-Ciel underground station in Villeurbanne, France, as part of the urban renewal of the Gratte-Ciel district. The work consists of ten sculptural elements integrated into the oval openings of the central wall, visible from both platforms heading toward Vaulx-en-Velin La Soie and Lyon-Perrache. The installation evokes an imaginary underground forest, situated beneath 300 trees being planted on the surface, transforming the functional space into a poetic environment.
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The commission marks a significant public art intervention within a transit infrastructure, blending contemporary sculpture with everyday commuter experience. Andrianomearisoa's use of a nature-inspired lexicon to create emotional resonance in a utilitarian setting reflects a growing trend of integrating site-specific art into urban renewal projects. For collectors and curators, this installation underscores the artist's ability to work across scales and contexts, reinforcing his standing as a key figure in contemporary art with a commitment to poetic, site-responsive works.
- Artists: Joël Andrianomearisoa
- Locations: Villeurbanne
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