MYCELIUM – Lille Flandres Train Station, Lille, France – Video Mapping Festival 2023

Video mapping created by Hotaru Visual Guerrilla as part of the Video Mapping Festival #6.

► MYCELIUM
Mycelium is the vegetative part of a fungus, consisting of a mass of branching, thread-like hyphae. It is the underground network of threads that connects the different parts of a fungus, which is responsible for absorbing nutrients and water from the soil. Mycelium acts as a natural decomposer, breaking down dead plant material and returning it to the soil. This helps to recycle nutrients and maintain soil health, which is vital for the growth of plants and other organisms.
Mycelium also forms symbiotic relationships with many plants, known as mycorrhizae, which helps plants to absorb nutrients and water more efficiently. This relationship is essential for the survival of many plant species, particularly in harsh environments. The Mycelium network is a hidden system, much like the intricate web of relationships that exist within an ecosystem. It is a reminder that even the smallest organisms play a critical role in maintaining balance and harmony in our world.
 
Direction: Hotaru Visual Guerrilla – www.hotaruvisualguerrilla.com


With the support of the Région Hauts-de-France, the DRAC Hauts-de-France, the Métropole Européenne de Lille, the Ville de Lille, the Crédit Mutuel Nord Europe and the SNCF.