Island Of Warmth

An electrifying campfire that comes to life

This installation is an interactive, musical, visual and luminous experience – an urban bonfire comprising 220 light bulbs that flicker in response to spectators’ movements. Whether they sway or dance, festivalgoers stir the virtual embers and trigger flames that dance, spark and swirl, creating warmth, light and music. A shared experience conceived as a tribute to Montreal’s inclusive festive tradition.

Technical features

Composed of 150 steel rods equipped with a light fixture at their end (height varying from 6″ (0.15 m) to 9′ (2.8 m)

8″ (0.2 m) high wood floor installed around the central structure

Installation height: 9 ft (2.8 m)

Weight of the installation: 3,870 pounds (1,755 m)

Installation footprint: minimum 1,050 ft2 (100 m2)