Bloom installation suspends above public space in Sanya
Installed on the tropical island of Hainan in southern China, Bloom is a large-scale kinetic installation designed by Vincent Leroy. Positioned above a public space in Sanya, the work spans 40 meters in width, 15 meters in height, and 17 meters in depth, forming an expansive suspended composition.
The installation consists of more than 800 woven metal discs, each shaped to evoke the form of plumeria flowers, a plant species closely associated with the island. The use of ultra-thin metallic mesh lends a lightweight appearance to the structure while allowing for kinetic movement. Responsive to air currents, the individual components rotate gently, producing slow, continuous motion.
all images by Vincent Leroy Studio and Xu Zhang
Vincent Leroy imagines a giant flight of kinetic flowers
Material selection and form work together to engage with light and atmosphere. The woven petals filter natural daylight, creating patterns of transparency, shadow, and color modulation. As sunlight passes through the metal mesh, surfaces below are illuminated with diffuse golden tones.
The structural design by artist Vincent Leroy emphasizes balance between scale and delicacy, allowing the installation to remain visually integrated within its setting while offering dynamic engagement with environmental conditions.
over 800 woven metal discs form the structure’s expansive suspended composition
each disc is shaped to reference the plumeria flower, native to Hainan Island
ultra-thin metallic mesh gives the installation a lightweight and airy appearance
the woven petals filter daylight, producing layered patterns of transparency and shadow
sunlight passing through the mesh generates soft, diffuse golden tones
the components respond to air currents, creating slow, continuous rotation
Bloom spans 40 meters wide, 15 meters high, and 17 meters deep above a public space in Sanya, China
kinetic movement transforms the suspended elements into a dynamic, shifting composition
project info:
name: Bloom
designer: Vincent Leroy | @vincent_leroy_studio
curator: Yulan Zhang
development: Tunderly Group
location: Sanya International Duty Free Shopping Complex, Sanya, Hainan, China
photographer, videographer: Vincent Leroy Studio, Xu Zhang
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edited by: christina vergopoulou | designboom
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