As you stroll through the Taikoo Li Sanlitun in Beijing, you’ll be enveloped by a mesmerizing play of color and movement. French artist Vincent Leroy‘s latest installation, Point Cloud, transforms the bustling plaza into a kinetic spectacle, part of the 2026 Fashion Festival. This aerial installation features a constellation of translucent discs that interact with the natural elements, infusing the space with electric hues of blue, violet, pink, and red.
Leroy’s work is an exploration of color as a living, atmospheric entity. Each disc moves autonomously, responding to the subtlest breeze, creating an ever-changing landscape above the plaza. From afar, Point Cloud presents as a vibrant, dense mass. However, as you approach, the installation’s intricacy reveals itself—a delicate dance of shifting shadows, reflections, and transparency that captivate the eye.
The ephemeral dance of air and light
Suspended like petals in the sky, the discs in Point Cloud maintain a delicate balance between appearing dense and ethereally light. Sunlight filtering through the discs casts chromatic shadows on the ground below, expanding the installation’s influence beyond its physical confines. Each gust of wind sets a new choreography in motion, making the artwork different every moment.
This dynamic interplay of elements has been curated and produced by VCollective and Uniq Energy, enhancing the visual narrative of the 2026 Fashion Festival. Whether you’re viewing it during the day or night, Point Cloud never ceases to offer a fresh perspective, making each visit unique.
Behind the scenes: Creative collaboration
The project is a testament to the synergy between art and its setting. Curation by VCollective and production by Uniq Energy ensure the installation integrates seamlessly into its environment. As part of the creative team, Koji (@koji_prod) has contributed a music video that complements the physical work, enriching the viewer’s sensory experience.
Photographs and videos courtesy of Taikoo Li Sanlitun Beijing provide a lasting glimpse of this transient masterpiece, inviting you to engage with art as a living phenomenon shaped by the forces of nature. Vincent Leroy’s @vincent_leroy_studio Instagram offers further insights into his innovative projects, blending art with the everyday world.
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