vincent leroy creates kinetic art piece for remy martin

french artist vincent leroy has realized a kinetic piece for remy martin called ‘red ripples’. the artwork is comprised of an aluminum frame with a 1.10 diameter mirror that moves thanks to an electric engine. the work reflects on the slowness and the decomposition of movement through its delicate motion. the circular mirror has been laser-cut into ten concentric rings that slice the reflections into a sophisticated and contemplative game of color between the front and back of the object.

(above) the light of the sun passes through the circular mirror of the piece
image © rojomotorz
(top) image © alexandra mocanu

vincent leroy’s latest creation has motivated the design of the new packaging of one million bottles of cognac that will be distributed worldwide in the next months. the process has drawn in a close collaboration with servairandco—a design and packaging company. the result mixes contemporary art with tradition, blending the works of the artist and the cellar master. the pieces will travel soon for them to be discovered by a wide public who will be able to contemplate both the cognac’s new face and the kinetic sculptures. 

video courtesy of vincent leroy

a delicate assembly so light visually that physically on the sculpture back
image © alexandra mocanu

the red back produces light radiation on the front of the piece
image © alexandra mocanu 

vincent leroy visiting the rémy martin cognac reserve to find motivation
image © stéphane charbeau

the artist finds a relationship between the kinetic art and the universe of the cognac
image © stéphane charbeau

bulding where cognac is made
image © stéphane charbeau

artist revising the factory
image © stéphane charbeau

the collaboration mixes contemporary art and the spirit of tradition
image © stéphane charbeau 

the new packaging is informed by the ‘red ripples’ sculpture
image © stéphane charbeau

campaign shooting
photo © rémy martin

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edited by: juliana neira | designboom