Butterflies 100 colours by Emmanuelle Moureaux
Emmanuelle MoureauxThe 100 colours No.48 “100 Butterflies” take heart stage at Lancôme’s The Artwork of Absolue exhibition in Shanghai, themed Perpetual, Past Time. As a part of Moureaux’s 2013 100 Coloration Sequence, set up goals to evoke feelings by way of colours. The piece options 40,000 synthetic butterflies adorning a round quantity, creating an immersive expertise for guests. Serving as an summary illustration of magnificence and eternity, the show aligns with the philosophy of the model and its assortment. As members stroll a path of white butterflies, they’re guided to the center of the paintings, an array of greater than 100 colours of butterflies that soar over 10 meters excessive.
all photos by Lancôme
Moureaux’s colourful inspiration
French architect, artist and designer based mostly in Tokyo since 1996 attracts inspiration from the colourful layers of the town. Famend for her distinctive design strategy known as ‘shikiri’, Moureaux focuses on creating spatial experiences by way of the advanced use of color. Reflecting on her preliminary impressions upon arriving in Tokyo, Moureaux described:‘Once I first arrived in Tokyo, I used to be fully mesmerized by the colours overflowing the streets. At that very second, my thoughts determined to maneuver to Japan. The overwhelming variety of store indicators, flying electrical cables and flashes of blue sky framed by varied constructing volumes, created three-dimensional “layers” within the metropolis. Via her 100 shade sequence, she goals to lift consciousness of the colours that encompass us by exploring totally different hues in varied environments. This sequence continues to journey globally, inviting viewers to interact with the sensory expertise it offers.
the set up is an summary illustration of magnificence and eternity
the room is embellished with butterflies, created in a simplified kind that collect, dance, flap their wings and soar into the sky