Studio Nergens: Nothing to see here

A series of strange events involving a plastic bag, a confused man, and a wolf gradually challenges our perception: What's happening behind our backs? How much of reality can we actually fathom? And isn't our experience of reality merely a self-constructed illusion?   This winter, the Muziekgebouw Production House presents Nothing to See Here: a new poetic gem by transdisciplinary artist Celine Daemen (Studio Nergens). It’s an interactive diorama that fully immerses you in an optical and auditory illusion. The installation scrambles your senses and shatters your perspective, transporting you into a surreal virtual realm. Exploring the boundary between body, perception, and truth, the work invites us to reflect on the illusory nature of our reality. Nothing to See Here is an interactive viewing box by Studio Nergens that invites passersby to become part of a kaleidoscopic and disruptive immersive experience.   Nothing to See Here immerses you in an optical and sonic illusion. You encounter your live doppelganger, while fictional figures and immersive sounds stalk and surround it. A series of strange events involving a plastic bag, a confused man, and a wolf gradually challenge our perception: What's happening behind your back? How much of reality can we truly comprehend? And isn't our experience of reality merely a self-constructed illusion?   Nothing to See Here is an experience in public space, one you can participate in at any time and for as long as you like. A visual and auditory game that questions reality. The installation shakes and splits your perception, placing you in the middle of an alienating virtual world while simultaneously allowing you to observe yourself from a distance. Stand still, stop and see.   Credits

Director: Celine Daemen
Art Direction and Technical Direction: Aron Fels
Acoustic Scenography and Sound Composition: Aurélie Nyirabikali Lierman
Spatial Sound Engineering: Wouter Snoei
Writer: Stefanie Kolk
Interaction Designer: Sjoerd van Acker
Installation Design and Construction: Floriaan Egbers
3D/VFX Artist and Technical Installation: Glenn Wustlich
Actor: Fabrizio Rongione
Dramaturg: Guido Jansen

Nothing to See Here is a production by Studio Nergens.
Coproduction: Muziekgebouw Productiehuis, Cultura Nova Festival, Nationale Opera & Ballet, IDFA