all-white molecular cloud by vincent leroy floats above the lunar landscape of milos

Vincent Leroy designs molecular cloud’s white version

After Santorini, Vincent Leroy draws inspiration from the cliffs of Milos Island, Greece for his latest creation, a white lacquered version of his Molecular Cloud installation. Originally designed for the Coachella Festival in 2023 (find designboom’s previous coverage here), this adaptation harmonizes with the lunar landscape of Sarakiniko Beach.  Composed of spheres in various sizes, the mobiles blend with their surroundings. The white orbs reflect the sky, taking on shades of blue, purple, and orange, and from different angles and heights, either merging with the rocks or appearing to float weightlessly like a mysterious cloud.

all images courtesy of Vincent Leroy

the installation echoes the lunar rock formations of milos

Movement is a central theme in Vincent Leroy’s work. ‘I use deliberately slowed down, fluid and continuous movements in order to create a hypnotic effect and to plunge the spectators into another temporality, detached from reality and more contemplative,’ notes the French artist. Molecular Cloud generates bizarre and organic shapes through its slow movement, echoing the rock formations sculpted by wind and sea. These shapes intrigue and enchant, navigating the boundary between the natural and the artificial, reality and dreams. The installation stands as a poetic and thought-provoking piece, reflecting Leroy’s signature style that blends art and nature, inviting viewers to engage in a meditative experience that transforms their perception of the surrounding landscape.

after Santorini, Vincent Leroy draws inspiration from the cliffs of Milos Island

this adaptation harmonizes with the lunar landscape of Sarakiniko

composed of spheres in various sizes, the mobiles blend with their surroundings

Molecular Cloud appears to float weightlessly

the white orbs reflect the sky, taking on shades of blue, purple, and orange

movement is a central theme in Leroy’s work

these shapes intrigue and enchant, navigating the boundary between the natural and the artificial

project info:

name: Molecular Cloud
designer: Vincent Leroy | @vincent_leroy_studio
location: Milos, Greece

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edited by: thomai tsimpou | designboom