Thien Vu Dang, the co-founder and artistic director of MAPP_MTL, explains, "Mapping is a fascinating medium that uses video projection to reinvent spaces. It's a form of art that is gaining more and more notoriety, but still has plenty of untapped potential.
"The festival brings life to a number of structures throughout Mile End and allows the public to reclaim their neighbourhoods, see the environment through new eyes and completely reinvent the spaces. MAPP_MTL hopes to propel Montréal to the forefront of creative thinkers in video mapping and bring attention to a new generation of artists with a mastery in both art and technology."
With an eclectic and inspiring programme, the first MAPP_MTL invites local and international artists to participate in a creative event that paves the way for meetings and exchanges among creative minds that inspire reflection and discussion on the many uses and applications of video mapping.
Among the festival guests are VJ Suave (Brazil), Philippe Dubost (France), Delphine Dussoubs (France), and Rémi Vincent (France), as well as Jean-Sébastien Baillat (Canada) and Studio Christie 360 (Canada). They will share the stage at MAPP_MTL events.
(Jim Evans)
