The Passenger

Sébastien Haller, an artist from Mulhouse, trained at the Le Quai art school, graduating in 1986. He later earned a cabinetmaking diploma in 1998. For him, art must be part of public space, inviting viewers to pause on works that question identity and the urban landscape. His sculptures, often inspired by everyday life, depict individuals or groups and include a dynamic dimension where movement plays a central role.

His artistic approach is marked by great technical eclecticism: he assembles objects to bring them to life and create an image, transforming ordinary elements into living works. Sébastien Haller regularly collaborates with companies and local authorities, which explains the presence of many sculptures in public spaces. Among his works, the first monumental sculpture, titled "Tas d’hommes cassés," dates back to 2002.

The work "Le Passager," commissioned by Sitram, fits within this approach. Installed near the Soléa building, it represents a human figure in metal. Viewed from the side, it appears unique, but from the front, it multiplies into several passengers, spaced progressively, revealing about ten silhouettes. This creation responds to a commission directly linked to the place and its activity.