Eclosions
An audiovisual performance by artists Emna Mâaref and Milton Riaño, Eclosions combines live sound with laser beams. Inspired by the final stage of an insect’s metamorphosis, the piece explores the moment when the chrysalis finally opens, allowing a new form to emerge. This transformation unfolds in space through layered soundscapes, slivers of distorted light, and shifting visual layers. Built around fragments of memory and circular sound patterns, the performance evokes cycles of rebirth and transformation, creating an immersive and hypnotic experience.
Acknowledgments: OBORO
Emna Mâaref
Emna Mâaref is a Tunisian multidisciplinary artist based in Tiohtià:ke/Montreal, best known as an oud player, performer, electronic music producer, and DJ. Her work spans a wide range of experimental music projects as well as sound design for film and the visual arts, with works selected for major festivals such as TIFF (Canada) and the Carthage Film Festival (Tunisia).
Milton Riaño
Milton Riaño is a Colombian artist based in Tiohtià:ke/Montreal. He develops a new media practice that manifests through immersive and interactive installations, at the intersection of digital systems and living organisms. Rooted in sculpture, his approach weaves connections between physical materials, technological environments, and organic forms, exploring themes of presence, care, coexistence, and imagination. He has presented his work in Canada and internationally, in collaboration with artists, scientists, and cultural partners.