Creatures That Whisper

Hand-illustrated forest beings come alive through AR — hear their calls, learn their stories.

Discover an animal in augmented reality

The Universal Forest

The Universal Forest is an augmented reality sound art installation that invites visitors on a poetic journey into the heart of the forest to discover endangered animals.

A fun experience to raise awareness about biodiversity protection. Suitable for ages 6 to 99. Available in French and English.

The Shop

Inspire wonder

through art

Raise awareness

through an educational kit

Take action

for nature

In Action

Discover an animal in augmented reality!

Enter your email address to receive the Mandrill, animate it and listen to the accompanying poem.

We respect your privacy — no spam.

Offer for Professionals

Large-format exhibition rental for museums, media libraries and cultural venues.

Contact us for rental availability and educational trail details.

The Artists

Elsa Mroziewicz

Visual artist & illustrator

Cécile Palusinski

Author & sound director

The Under The Starry Vault App

All animals come to life with the Under The Starry Vault app (Universal Forest section).

Frequently Asked Questions – Under the Starry Vault App

No. A connection is required only during the initial installation and the first download of content. Once pre-downloaded, the application works entirely offline, making it ideal for schools, media libraries and venues without stable Wi-Fi.

The app is compatible with most recent smartphones and tablets running iOS and Android. We recommend updated devices for optimal augmented reality performance.

No. You do not need to create an account or provide any personal data. The application can be used freely in educational or family settings.

The initial download usually takes a few seconds to a few minutes, depending on your connection speed.

Yes. Each participant may use their own device, or institutions can provide shared tablets.

There is no technical limit as long as each device has the app installed and content downloaded.

Yes. The content is designed for families and schools under adult supervision.

No. A smartphone or tablet with a camera is sufficient.

No. The app does not collect personal data and contains no advertising.

Yes. Educational and artistic fact sheets are available to assist teachers and mediators.