Ciel illuminé / Cielo non illuminato

Ciel illuminé / Cielo non illuminato consists of the faithful reproduction of Horace-Bénédict de Saussure’s cyanometer on the internal walls of the Mont Blanc Tunnel. Brognon Rollin’s project originates from the idea of making the mountain disappear, while at the same time offering a visual reference to drivers passing through the tunnel by indicating the approaching end of it. The work stems from an actual fact: Stéphanie Rollin suffers from claustrophobia, and every crossing of the tunnel is a painful experience for her—made a little more bearable thanks to long conversations with David Brognon. Ciel illuminé / Cielo non illuminato is an exact translation of a historical fact, filtered through a personal experience that transforms it into a poetic gesture.
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