Jesse James
Located in front of the new Kumming mall in China is a massive new sculpture by French artist Vincent Leroy. The new installation was made in collaboration with Debut Studio. The piece is titled ‘The Sun Always Rises in the East.’ The piece features a pixelated version of the sun that is comprised of transparent panels that attract light, creating a dynamic blur effect.
The abstract installation rotates slowly throughout the day, changing appearance depending on the amount of sunlight reflected. The artist released a statement speaking about the structure. He stated: “It is a sun of a new kind, totally reinterpreted — a pixelated sun seems to come straight from an ‘old school video game’ like a down resolution picture.” Mr. Leroy went on to add, “This installation attracts visitors with its reflection not only in the relationship with speed and distance but with reality – essential in today’s world, a search for the natural rhythm of its own internal harmony.”
Take a closer look at this stunning structure in the images and video below. For more information on the project and future plans, visit Vincent Leroy’s website asap!
Photos via Vincent Leroy
