La Truc

This Mobile is a tribute to the jubilation of Alexandre Calder, a representation of our galaxy, made of 9 cymbals. The mobile is played by the visitor himself. Each movement reshapes the entire space. Each shock causes a ringing cosmology.

For many years, Cyril Hernandez has played and worked with water. Whenever he dips his hands into the water and strokes it in a kind of primitive yet daily gesture, he makes the element sing. With the help of the recording and live electronic system, water becomes a real instrument.
With this sound and visual installation, Cyril Hernandez puts the viewer face to face with the element. This time it's the spectator's movements that transform the sound and image.
At the center of the device, a half sphere, a tank filled with water, seems to be listening to our dreams and fantasies. Now the visitor becomes like a new narcissus, so the game can start.

The mobile consists of a 6 speakers which broadcast Cyril Hernandez's recordings and music.

The 2009 version, enhances the interactivity of the device. This fountain sound is complemented by its dual "virtual" on the web. Cyril Hernandez offers access to other artists, local radio stations, and to the public …

The Swap Cart

An itinerant cart for musical swap

The Cart is under the guidance of an experienced musician. Spectators are offered headphones and are given a private concert in exchange for a short interview.

The Touch Cart

A mobile cart, interactive and tactile

This cart contains a magic skin.

By touching it, the spectator reveals songs and music recorded and composed by Cyril Hernandez all around the World in his travels.

The cart contains a large variety of sounds: cyril's musics, sounds landscapes and melodies issued from people of various background.

As your hand strokes the magical skin, a mixed sound-caleidoscope can be eard and images appears on the skin; new emotions are revealed.