A work of art that shimmers with a thousand lights

Les Diamants is a trio of immense, spinning tops that you can twirl to create a harmonious waltz of light and music.

During the day, the polished rods of the three Diamants reflect the ambient light. At night, they transform into a captivating pirouette of beaming lines and bursts of illumination.

While each Diamant in this shimmering playground produces its own music, they share a melody. This original composition, created by musician Stefie Shock, adapts to the speed of each Diamant.

Technical features

Quantity of modules: 3

Weight of a module: 2000 lb (907 kg)

Dimensions of a module​: 155 po/ 393,7 cm (height) x 86,90 po /218,44 cm (diameter)

Footprint: 80 po x 40 po (24,4 m x 12 m)

Several configurations are possible depending on the desired experience. However, the three modules must remain together to preserve the artistic concept.

Design and production

Alexis Laurence and Francis Laporte, Perséides studio

Manufacturing and mechanical design

Jack World inc.

Musical composition

Stefie Shock

Sound design

Jean-Michel Caron

Expertise and interactive and technological programming

Studio La Fougue

LED specialist and integration

Softbox Integration

Mechanical and electrical design consultant

Pierre Masse

Production consultant

Amélie Richard

A co-production of

The Partenariat du Quartier des Spectacles, the Société de Développement de l’Avenue du Mont-Royal, Montréal centre-ville, Culture Trois-Rivières and the borough of Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles

Testimonials

Les Diamants was born of Alexis’ and my desire to combine our expertise and undertake a joint unifying project during the pandemic. We want to encourage people to get out, come together and reoccupy our public spaces. Our goal is to create a moment of poetry between participants and for the work to bring joy and entertainment to the citizens of the Quebec cities hosting the installation.”

Francis Laporte Co-Creator, of Perséides studio
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Gallery

Les Diamants de Perséides Studio, Trois-Rivières, Canada, 2022 © Oli Croteau

Les Diamants de Perséides Studio, Luminothérapie 13e édition, Montréal, Canada, 2022 © Remi Hermoso

Les Diamants de Perséides Studio, Trois-Rivières, Canada, 2022 © Oli Croteau

Les Diamants de Perséides Studio, Montréal, Canada, 2022 © Arrondissement de Rivière-des-Prairies–Pointe-aux-Trembles

Les Diamants de Perséides Studio, Montréal, Canada, 2021 © Vivien Gaumand

Les Diamants de Perséides Studio, Luminothérapie 13e édition, Montréal, Canada, 2023 © JF Savaria

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