Mont Saint-Eloi
The illumination of the ruins of the cathedral of Mont-Saint-Eloi is part of Lille’s celebration as the cultural capital of Europe in 2004, revitalizing northern France. The principal façade is immersed in a uniform blue light, which engenders a surreal, even phantasmagorical presence in the edifice from a distance. From close-up, the same light blurs the scars left by wars and revolutions, while also revealing the intricate stone-work and textures of the building. Where the nave used to stand, a group of luminous curves float up towards the sky, emulating floating votive candles.
| Location | Lille, France |
| Date Completed | 2005 |
| Client | Conseil Général du Pas-de-Calais & Lille 2004 |
| Type | Artist Collaborations |
| Status | Built |
| L'Observatoire Intl Team | |
| Principal | Hervé Descottes |
| Project Leader | Etienne Gillabert |
