vincent leroy filters reality with 'floating lens' installation on parisian rooftops

during his time in confinement, due to the COVID-19 spread, vincent leroy has found time to test his new mobile installation in the sunny sky of paris. the project is essentially an alternative to his old lens installations, only now he has used fresnel lenses to filter the reality in a poetic way. 

test in paris sky
all images by vincent leroy

having already been tested in leroy‘s studio workshop and in a gallery area, it is apparent that the installation creates an impressive effect. the combination of movement and the reflections of the fresnel lenses, provide an interesting visual experience. when used on the rooftops of the city, the wind blows on the lenses which lightly distort the surroundings, creating a dream-like environment. in this way, the subtle mix of simple technology and poetic interpretation detach the conscious mind of reality. the artist compares his project to an intriguing game of fluidity: ‘everything seems to breathe : no beginning, no end, just a stream.‘ he notes. 

view from the window in leroy’s studio workshop in paris

the rooftops of paris look like in a dream

light reflection

gallery view

the lenses break down the light into rainbow colours

very slow movement

light reflection within the space

project info:

name: floating lens
designer: vincent leroy

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edited by: myrto katsikopoulou | designboom