Drifting Cloud Kinetic Installation sets on Zanzibar’s Shoreline
Located on Jambiani beach along Zanzibar’s east coast, Drifting Cloud is a kinetic installation by Vincent Leroy that interacts directly with the wind. The sculptural work is constructed from carbon rods, 3D printed joints, and kite-canvas discs, forming a lightweight structure capable of responding to subtle air currents.
The installation’s modular components move independently while remaining part of a connected whole, generating a dynamic, constantly changing composition. Movements vary according to wind strength, ranging from fine vibrations to broader gestures, producing an organized yet unpredictable rhythm.
all images courtesy of Vincent Leroy
Vincent Leroy integrates coastal context into kinetic artwork
Positioned above the shoreline and amid the seaweed farms, the installation by Paris-based artist Vincent Leroy integrates with its environment without interfering with local activity. Its floating arrangement translates wind into visible motion, offering a spatial and temporal reading of environmental forces. Drifting Cloud demonstrates the interplay between lightweight materials, modular construction, and environmental responsiveness in a coastal context.
Drifting Cloud is a kinetic installation on Jambiani beach, Zanzibar
the work responds directly to the coastal winds
modular components move independently yet remain connected
carbon rods, 3D printed joints, and kite-canvas discs form its lightweight structure
movements shift dynamically with the wind’s strength
each element contributes to an organized yet unpredictable rhythm