L’envol

About

In L’Envol, birds of light rise toward the sky, capturing that fleeting moment when something lets go and begins to move — a vision of the power of transformation. The light installation reminds us that even the most transient things can carry a wish, a direction, and a possibility. For many living in vulnerability, everyday life can feel just like this — uncertain, fragile, and constantly changing. Here, L’Envol also becomes a symbol of the longing to find safety and hope. What does it take to take that step? To leave the ground — and trust that something will carry you. Want to be part of creating change? Support Uppsala Stadsmission with a donation via Swish: 123 562 19 66 and add “Allt Ljus” as a message. Thank you.

Pitaya (FR)

France

Pitaya is a French design studio from Lyon, founded by David Lesort and Arnaud Giroud. Moving freely between art, design, and light, their work is always infused with a sense of motion and poetry. With installations exhibited around the world, they create moments where the technical meets the dreamlike. Light birds, floating sculptures, and visual stories invite the audience to pause, reflect – and feel. Pitaya’s art is defined by movement and presence – works that spark curiosity while inviting contemplation. Their signature is light in motion: in flocks, in rhythm, or in transformation – always with the human experience at heart. With L’Envol, they give shape to a feeling we all recognise: being in motion, right in the midst of change.