An electrifying campfire comes to life in downtown Toronto
February 18 - March 20, 2022
Yonge-Dundas Square (YDS) is proud to announce they will host Island of Warmth, a large “fire” made of more than 150 incandescent light bulbs. Island of Warmth, by Félix Dagenais and Louis-Xavier Gagnon-Lebrun of Creos and ATOMIC3, is an interactive electric campfire exhibit that comes to life with music.
Visitors actually generate the fire’s sounds and movements. Sensors within the Island of Warmth allow attendees to determine the movements of the flames, and the music created by the sounds of the fire. As they dance, jump or wave, the visitors kindle the “embers”, fan the “flames”, and send “sparks” flying.
“We wanted to recreate the energy of a campfire where people gather around, sing and dance. A festive, welcoming and unifying fire site.” – Félix Dagenais, ATOMIC3
Island of Warmth reaches its peak when everyone around it moves in sync, turning the installation into a symphony for the eyes and ears. As the flames leap and swirl, they will create warmth, light, and music throughout Yonge-Dundas Square this winter season.
Interactive installations by Creos has traveled the world since October 2016, with an impressive total of over 250 exhibitions in over 55 cities in 11 different countries across 4 continents. Millions of people enjoyed these installations such as Island of Warmth over thousands of days in public spaces.
Island of Warmth at Yonge-Dundas Square
February 18 – March 20, 2022 5-10pm Daily
Admission is FREE
For more information, visit YDSquare.ca
Credits:
Original idea, light conception and stage set: Félix Dagenais and Louis-Xavier Gagnon-Lebrun
Sound Conception: Jean-Sébastien Côté
Interactive module conception: Benjamin de Leener
Technical direction: ATOMIC 3
Light and interactivity project manager: Jean-François Piché
A coproduction of Quartier des spectacles Partnership and MONTRÉAL EN LUMIÈRE
