The project focuses on remote and isolated communities in different parts of the world and aims to bring them together through a cultural exchange program. The selected communities include a rural farming community in Pawnee City, Nebraska, a small island community in Saint-Pierre, Saint Pierre and Miquelon, the coldest inhabited community in Oymyakon, Yakutsk, Russia, a fishing community in Lofoten, Nordland, Norway, and a remote volcanic community in Ascension Island, South Atlantic Ocean.
The project draws inspiration from holograms to virtually connect these communities and create a platform for them to share workshops and activities. The main part of the project takes place in a church, often the most important or only public building in these villages, where two holographic structures are set on rails. These structures allow the communities to watch each other's performances via holograms and also take turns performing for the other communities.
The aim of the project is to foster a sense of community and openness among these isolated communities and provide a counterbalance to the increasing individualism and overconsumption of the modern world. By using holograms and creating a shared gathering experience, the project encourages the appreciation of non-material values such as social bonds and culture.
The modular design of the installation allows the church to continue its regular activities while offering a different experience of the space on a weekly basis. The holographic displays are integrated into the prismatic architecture of the church, creating a play of light and shadow reminiscent of arches and stained glass windows. The use of glass triangles of different colors, opacity, and reflectivity adds to the illusion of holograms, displaying images and live footage from the different communities and enhancing the sensory experience with sounds and smells.