The story of a New Patrons commission in progress in a rural setting
Residents from three neighbouring municipalities came together to commission a work around the Pont Rouchaud (Rouchaud Bridge), a site remarkable both geographically and politically. This stone bridge serves as a link across different layers of local communities, embodying connection and shared heritage.
▸ Stage 1: the brief
In the first episode, the commissioning group and the mediator explain the aims and motivations behind the commission.
▸ Stage 2: the study
In the second episode, the artists Marc Pichelin, Guillaume Guerse and Yannick Robert, chosen to respond to the commission, take up a residency in Busserolles to work on the artistic study.
▸ Stage 3: presentation of the study
In the third episode, the artists Marc Pichelin, Guillaume Guerse and Yannick Robert, chosen to respond to the commission, present the artistic study to the commissioning group.
▸ Stage 4: Coming soon….
Directed by: Cyrille Latour
Commissioners: a group of residents from the villages of Busserolles, Maisonnais-sur-Tardoire and Roussines
Mediation-production of the commission: Pointdefuite
Artists: Marc Pichelin, Guillaume Guerse and Yannick Robert -Compagnie Ouïe/Dire
With the collaboration of Script
Partners: DRAC Nouvelle-Aquitaine, Nouvelle-Aquitaine region, Département de la Charente and the Société des Nouveaux commanditaires
Video Production: La Société des Nouveaux commanditaires