The documentary Yann Nguema, light virtuoso explores the work of the great lighting designer Yann Nguema. Yann’s fascination with light began with music; he was the bassist for the well-known band Ez3kiel, after which he found his calling in graphic design and became a programmer. His new direction ultimately led him to become a multimedia artist, creating incredible visual compositions of light and sound.

In 2016, Yann Ngema won the top prize — the Trophy of Light — at a light festival in France, where he innovatively combined dynamic lighting with laser beams. Two years later, he was commissioned to design a display for the city of Metz and staged an incredible show, using the contours of buildings as giant projection screens.

Yann Nguema works in various formats; he can create an intimate artistic spectacle or gigantic light compositions. His works mesmerize the viewer; they resemble magic, and the illusions created using various technologies leave a lasting impression.

In movie Yann Nguema, light virtuoso, viewers will see a clip from the 3D projection mapping show that took place at Lyon’s Saint-Jean Cathedral during a major festival. The French Festival of Light is a major international event where the best artists present their light installations. For four evenings, the audience can’t take their eyes off the spectacle. Yann Nguema amazed with his experiments; in 2016, he was the best, and no one else did anything like him. He presented a design inspired by a medieval stained-glass window featuring a rose; the interplay of warm and cool light created a unique poetic atmosphere. The film was commissioned by Studio Museum and produced by French filmmakers in 2018.

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