Origami for Life by Charles Kaisin
Solidarity is central to the illuminations project for our beautiful Brussels.
Artist Charles Kaisin has captured the capital with his striking and deeply human project, “Origami for Life”.
A collaborative project carried out during the first lockdown, in partnership with the Kanal Pompidou art centre and with the participation of the Belgian public. Thanks to a tutorial made available on social media, the public responded enthusiastically.
Distinguished guests such as Julie Taton, Pierre Marcolini and Stéphane De Groodt also participated in this initiative. It is a symbol of solidarity: for every origami received, the campaign’s partners have pledged to donate €5 to the Érasme Foundation, supporting the hospital in funding a specialised COVID-19 care unit. The installation comprises more than 30,000 folded birds, underscoring its success.
Originally displayed at the Kanal Pompidou art centre, and then at the Cathedral of Saints Michael and Gudula in Brussels, the installation is now on display in the heart of the Royal Saint-Hubert Galleries until the end of February 2021.
The designer invites us to lift our gaze and embark on a magical stroll through these majestic galleries, guiding us towards Brussels’ festive lights. Visitors can then admire the thousands of origami pieces and the poetry they evoke. Photographers flock here to capture both the moment and the artwork, sharing images of an installation that blends enchantment and solidarity.
Well done to Charles Kaisin, who is behind this breakthrough that is lighting up our Brussels and driving research forward.
Enjoy your walk, everyone.
