Basile Richon (Switzerland, 1990) is a Belgian-Swiss visual and sound artist whose work explores the subtle interactions between landscape, movement, and sound. Based between Brussels and the Swiss canton of Wallis, Richon’s practice is deeply rooted in both poetic inquiry and technical precision. With degrees from EDHEA Valais, ERG Brussels, and the Royal Academy of Fine Arts, he also serves as a faculty member at EDHEA since 2018, contributing to the development of the next generation of interdisciplinary artists.
At the core of Richon’s work is a fascination with the dynamic relationship between human-made environments and the natural world. Through sculptural and mechanical installations—often referred to as “machines”—he captures and translates the fluctuations of specific sites shaped by human presence. These kinetic devices operate autonomously, reacting to their surroundings and converting environmental data into sonic and visual experiences.
His installations are not just objects, but living instruments—bridges between art, science, and environment. Whether in the form of soundscapes emerging from a forest clearing or mechanical structures humming in response to urban rhythms, Richon’s work invites a meditative engagement with place, change, and perception.
Featured in international venues from Brussels to Bolivia, Barcelona to Bex, Richon’s work continues to gain recognition. He has been honored with numerous awards, including the Swiss state of Valais Art Pro grant, the Brussels Excellence Prize, and the Espronceda Prize. His pieces now reside in public collections, including the Fonds d’art contemporain of Valais.
At E-Art Project, Basile Richon brings his unique blend of poetic technology and environmental reflection to the forefront—offering an experience that is not only seen or heard, but felt as a dialogue between machine, land, and the impermanence of human impact.
