Folklore Fusion, 10.03–03.04.2025, Swissnex in Japan

Folklore Fusion
10.03–03.04.2025
Swissnex in Japan


Swissnex in Japan, in collaboration with ECAL, presents Folklore Fusion, a visual communication project exploring Swiss and Japanese folklore through a cutting-edge CGI character project.


Swissnex in Japan, in collaboration with ECAL, presents Folklore Fusion, a visual communication project exploring Swiss and Japanese folklore through a cutting-edge CGI character project.

Inspired by field research in Tokyo, ECAL Media & Interaction Design students created Swijūs, a unique set of characters blending elements from both cultures to create new tales with a contemporary twist. Through prints, augmented reality, an interactive platform, a book and a collection of trading card games, the exhibition offers fresh perspectives on folklore and cross-cultural dialogue.

Supported by the State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SERI), Folklore Fusion invites visitors to experience tradition through cutting-edge innovation.

DATES

March 10 to April 3, 2025

VENUE

Osaka, Japan

HEAD OF PROGRAMME

Pauline Saglio

STUDENTS

Elodie Anglade, Théo Déchanez, Isaïa Delaplace, Viktor Gagné, Alexandre Gambarini, Ayten Gönel, Emma Grosu, Odran Jobin, Jérémie Kursner, Mélanie Martin, Marius Parisod, Charlotte Pralong, Gary Sandoz, Julie Turin

WEBSITE

folklore-fusion.net

CGI TEACHER

Kylan Luginbühl

DIGITAL CONTENT

Elodie Anglade

DESIGN

Sébastien MatosJulien GurtnerJamy HerrmannLouis Roh