Créer des cerfs-volants artistiques et innovants : l’étonnante pratique de l’artiste dans le vent Victor Guerithault
Artist Victor Guerithault is redefining the traditional craft of kite-making through geometric innovation and 3D-printing technology. Showcasing his work at the 32nd Festival du cerf-volant in Châtelaillon, Guerithault utilizes complex tetrahedral structures inspired by the aerodynamic experiments of Alexander Graham Bell. His approach moves away from traditional bamboo frames toward a modular construction system involving custom-designed 3D-printed connectors that allow for hundreds of unique, gravity-defying aerial forms.
Guerithault’s practice bridges the gap between contemporary sculpture, industrial design, and folk art traditions. By founding his own company to commercialize these modular kits, he aims to modernize a medium that has remained largely unchanged for millennia, transforming kites into kinetic art installations. His work highlights a growing trend of artists utilizing maker-space technology to revitalize ancient cultural practices for a modern audience.