vincent leroy imagines giant mobile of magnifying glass floating above venetian boats

after exhibiting it in front of the louvre in paris last year, the french artist vincent leroy continues his experiments around the phenomena of perception and installs ‘slow lens’ in the canals of venice, italy. the giant installation of about sixty magnifying glasses spins slowly above the water of venice creating a mix of effect and environment.

all images courtesy of vincent leroy
the installation blends into the landscape like a mirage

the moving surface by vincent leroy is volatile and almost imperceptible. it is superimposed on the environment while transforming it, like a mirage. the installation’s multiple facets react to light, reflections from water, and buildings to create a kaleidoscopic, abstract, and changing vision. the project acts as a filter between passers-by and reality and offers them another reading that is both dreamlike and poetic.

the kaleidoscopic effect overlaps reality

a surprise appearance in rio di san antonin

the installation floating above venetian boats

detail view of the lens

view from rio di san giovanni laterano

view from a boat passing under the installation

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edited by: yasmina karam | designboom