La Forêt Universelle (The Universal Forest)

The Augmented Sound Fresco is an invitation to an immersive experience in the heart of a forest made up of tree species from all over the world (banyan, dragon tree, baobab, poplar, strangler fig, birch, etc.). Equipped with a smartphone or tablet, visitors can activate animated scenes of animals in augmented reality and poetic sound content through a web application.
The narrative journey invites the audience to encounter various endangered animal species. With the help of the application, each discovered animal comes to life through animation, and the viewer can hear haikus brought to life with voice and music. These poetic texts offer a unique listening experience, reflecting the geographic environments in which the animals live (natural sounds, music).
This immersive journey through the fresco, and the sense of wonder it creates through its animations, allows the public to enjoy an artistic and literary experience that aims to deepen their interest in the featured species. At the end of the journey, viewers can access additional educational content.
The fresco is printed on eco-responsible fabric or canvas (digital file sent for on-site printing) and can be presented in monumental format or in other scaled versions to adapt to your space.
Educational tools offered: educational kit, artistic kit, workshops, and lectures.

This project was supported by the Jan Michalski Foundation.

The Directors

Cécile Palusinski is a writer and sound designer engaged in transmedia storytelling and ecological projects. She has published several books since 2005 and led digital creations such as Nord Sud (2019) and Arbres-Mondes (2022). A laureate of the Villa Formose (Taiwan) and Villa Albertine (USA), she is also president of the Socotra Dragon Blood Tree Association and La Plume de Paon for the promotion of audiobook. She founded NUMERED Conseil to support cultural professionals with digital transitions and regularly collaborates with the Institut Français.

Elsa Mroziewicz is a multidisciplinary visual artist and illustrator whose work spans animated books, immersive installations, and augmented artworks. Her creations have been exhibited internationally, including at Columbia University (NY), Milan Design Week, and the Goodplanet Foundation (Paris). She co-directed Arbres-Mondes and was awarded the Villa Albertine residency in 2025. Her artistic practice blends ecological awareness, narrative exploration, and visual innovation.

General Information

Director: Cécile Palusinski and Elsa Mroziewicz
Year of Creation: 2024
Minimum Age: 6
Subtitles: VO in english

Technical Information

Format: AR / application
Content: monumental artworks (2*2,6m) / It combines 2D animation, sound design, and AR technology,
Equipment: tablet or mobile device
Set-up Time: 10 to 15 minutes
Device: tablet or mobile device
Surface area: 6-40 m2

Contact

cpalusinski@yahoo.fr

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