The Syntonic Masks

Camille Bernard-Gravel, 2025

concept & realisation: Camille Bernard-Gravel
coproduction: Werktank (Leuven) & Recto-Verso (Québec), with the support of the Flemish Authorities, du ministère des Relations internationales et de la Francophonie du Québec (MRIF) & du Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec
Video: Bas Van Hoeck

In the installation The Syntonic Masks, three silicone masks produced from the 3D modeling of a single human head begin a process of regeneration. Each one represents one of the many possible selves of a person attempting to harmonize her inner voices, in order to get closer to her authenticity.

The voices emitted by the phonatory organs are sometimes plaintive, sometimes melodious. They express physical and psychological pain, but also a desire to transcend this pain and achieve a certain serenity.