The City of Fayetteville, PWC, the Arts Council of Fayetteville-Cumberland County, and the Cool Spring Downtown District announce the arrival of a captivating temporary outdoor public art installation, e/motion.
This art installation, created by Olivier Landreville in collaboration with Serge Maheu, is an interactive series of sculptures to be found in downtown Fayetteville.
e/motion combines seesaws with sounds to create a sensory experience, and the public is invited to join in on exploring and engaging in this new public art installation.
Opening on Sept. 26, e/motion features eight seesaws, each enhanced with modern technology. As you ride the infinite wave on either end, a glowing liquid in the center ebbs and flows with every movement, creating a dynamic, mesmerizing display.
The Arts Council of Fayetteville-Cumberland County, a core investor in this project, believes that investing in interactive art not only brings joy but also has tangible economic benefits for the community, small businesses, and the overall sense of place.
e/motion is proudly supported by the Fayetteville Public Works Commission.
“As PWC looks forward to celebrating Public Power Week in October, I can think of no better way to celebrate art in our community,” said Timothy L. Bryant, CEO/General Manager of PWC.
“The energy and motion of the art pieces, combined with the glowing liquid, reflect the core services we provide as Fayetteville’s Hometown Utility.”
Chris Cauley, Director of Economic and Community Development with the City of Fayetteville, said, “The ‘vital’ in revitalization refers to life, energy, and vibrancy. Revitalizing downtown means bringing it to life with people and experiences.
"Placemaking initiatives like e/motion are fantastic opportunities to infuse the human experience into our downtown development efforts, and the City of Fayetteville is proud to support this initiative”.
According to Landreville, e/motion offers “endless possibilities to create the perfect wave. By manipulating or riding the seesaw, the user immediately takes control of the wave and, therefore, the experience.”
e/motion is free and open to the public in downtown Fayetteville through Nov. 4.
Don’t miss this extraordinary opportunity to experience the magic of e/motion.

(Photo:A family enjoys a seesaw, a part of the e/motion public art display that is coming to downtown Fayetteville. The opening ceremony will be held Sept. 26. Photo courtesy of Cool Spring Downtown District)