alex kanos stand in front of his wall paint with spray
kanos sit in front of his wall paint with spray

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Lancy Geneva mural about?
It explores the fusion between humans and machines through a cyberpunk-inspired visual composition.

Where is the mural located?
The mural was created in Lancy, Geneva, on an abandoned house in collaboration with WallsStreetGVA.

What is the main theme of the artwork?
The main theme is the relationship between humanity and technology in a changing world.

What does the fish symbolize in the mural?
The fish represents luck and hope within a dystopian visual context.

What artistic style is used?
The mural combines figurative painting with cyberpunk and contemporary urban art influences.

Human and Machine Fusion: Mural in Lancy Geneva

Once again, I had the opportunity to create a mural in Geneva on an abandoned house, in collaboration with WallsStreetGVA. This piece depicts a woman with mechanical elements, symbolizing the fusion of humans and machines. Through this artwork, I explore how we maintain our humanity amidst the technological advancements shaping our world.

A fish, symbolizing luck, adds a hopeful note to what may seem like a dystopian theme, offering a reflection on an uncertain but promising future. More murals i did in Geneva here Clémence, Victoria and the Semeuse.

This mural continues an ongoing exploration of the relationship between humanity and technological transformation. The abandoned house becomes a symbolic support for a visual narrative that reflects both decay and evolution within urban environments.

The central figure of the composition is a woman integrated with mechanical elements. This hybridization represents the gradual merging between human identity and technological systems. Rather than presenting this transformation as purely negative or positive, the mural focuses on its complexity and ambiguity.

The presence of mechanical components within the human figure suggests extension rather than replacement. The body is not erased but modified, highlighting the way technology becomes an integrated part of contemporary existence. This visual approach reflects broader questions about identity in a digital and industrialized world.

The setting of an abandoned house reinforces the conceptual dimension of the work. Such spaces often represent transition, absence and transformation within urban landscapes. By placing a hybrid human-machine figure within this context, the mural creates a dialogue between organic decay and technological progression.

A significant symbolic element in the composition is the fish, which introduces a contrasting layer of meaning. Traditionally associated with luck and resilience, the fish adds a hopeful dimension to an otherwise dystopian visual environment. It suggests that even within uncertain futures, positive interpretations and possibilities remain.

The collaboration with WallsStreetGVA in Geneva plays an important role in the realization of the project. The initiative supports large-scale urban artworks that engage directly with architectural spaces and public visibility. This context allows the mural to interact with its environment in a direct and immediate way.

The theme of human-machine fusion is central to the broader artistic research behind this work. It reflects ongoing societal changes where technology is increasingly integrated into everyday life, affecting communication, perception and physical interaction. The mural translates these abstract transformations into a visual language accessible in public space.

Rather than depicting a specific narrative, the artwork functions as an open interpretation of the present and future. It does not provide answers but invites reflection on how humanity evolves alongside technological systems.

The combination of cyberpunk influences and figurative representation creates a visual tension between organic form and mechanical structure. This tension is essential to the composition, as it reflects the instability and fluidity of contemporary identity.

Geneva, as a location, provides an additional layer of context. The city is associated with innovation, international exchange and technological development, making it a relevant setting for an artwork exploring the relationship between humans and machines.

Ultimately, the mural in Lancy becomes a reflection on transformation, uncertainty and continuity. Through the integration of symbolic elements such as the fish and the hybrid human figure, the work suggests that even in environments marked by technological change, hope and meaning can still emerge.

By Alex KANOS, Spray on wall / Organised by Wall’s Street GVALocation Geneva SwitzerlandThanks to Mic Plasti