GLOWing Horizons with CITYVERSE

In GLOWing Horizons, we take you on a journey to the interactive light artwork called CITYVERSE, where the municipalities of Geldrop-Mierlo, Waalre, Oirschot, Best, and Eindhoven shine together, each in its own unique way. Each municipality brings its own story, identity, and culture to life. All these diverse projections come together on the facades of the Pullman Hotel Cocagne as a place where the villages meet and blend. The essence comes to life there: we are together and part of the rhythm, the beat, the vibes.

CITYVERSE is not just a light artwork; it breathes the soul of each village and carries the culture of its residents. For local residents, the projections may be recognizable through personal anecdotes, stories, and a deep history that reflects the strength of the village. The artist collective OCUBO ventures into the villages to uncover the unique characteristics of each place. They capture the distinctive sounds that define the character of each village, listen to the voices of the residents, and study the forms of the buildings. The feelings and atmosphere that exist in each village will be studied and brought to life in each individual part of CITYVERSE. And all of this comes together at the Hotel Pullman Cocagne, where the villagers recognize pieces of themselves in the city, and where visitors encounter aspects of the villages. It serves as a nod to the fact that it’s the residents who breathe life into every city and village. They constitute the beating heart, the core of everything that happens.