The piece tells the story of a moth drawn to the bright lights of the city. Coming from the darkness and calm of the countryside, the moth it flutters through the chaos and noise, navigating its streets and alleys. One light,
glowing brightly in a window, particularly captures its attention. As the moth flies toward the source, it becomes less able to resist its pull. Soon, the moth finds itself inside a paper lampshade, where it flutters around, utterly transfixed and confused by the overwhelming, iridescent glow. Eventually, it finds its way out again, returning through the city to the countryside.
What a moth is to light was premiered at Unternehmen Mitte in Basel, Switzerland, in early 2024.
What a moth is to light was premiered at Unternehmen Mitte in Basel, Switzerland, in early 2024.