"Aquarama Special" (丽娃游艇)
// BLURB //
The Aquarama, a vessel of unparallel beauty, glides through the waters of the Huangpu River like a mythical dragon in a sea of shimmering lights. Its allure finds resonance in the mesmerizing tapestry of Shanghai’s skyline. With its mahogany charm and powerful engines, the Aquarama’s design mirrors the city’s enigmatic allure, seamlessly blending modernity with tradition, capturing the essence of a city bathed in the glow of both past and present.
The Aquarama, a vessel of unparallel beauty, glides through the waters of the Huangpu River like a mythical dragon in a sea of shimmering lights. Its allure finds resonance in the mesmerizing tapestry of Shanghai’s skyline. With its mahogany charm and powerful engines, the Aquarama’s design mirrors the city’s enigmatic allure, seamlessly blending modernity with tradition, capturing the essence of a city bathed in the glow of both past and present.
It’s a delicate dance between innovation and tradition, isn’t it? Some might even say they are intertwined. The choices made in the present bear the indelible marks of our yesterdays, a testament of the timeless interplay between the intricacies of history and the unfolding narrative of our present.
In 2022, Brazilian artist Romero Britto collaborated with the Galleria Deodato Arte in reimagining the iconic Riva Aquarama in his distinctive pop art style. The blend of modern pop culture and the timeless charm of the vessel resulted in an enchanting interplay of contrasting shapes, vibrant colors, and exquisite finishes. Whether envisioned in a colorful or classic manner; or perhaps even brought to life inside a Shanghai art gallery, one certainty remains — this Aquarama Special will endure the test of time!
EDITION, MEDIA, SIZE & WEIGHT
8 Editions, Shanghai 2023
TFT display, media player, Staedtler black pigment ink & Sennelier watercolor on Barbizon Canson paper, black-stained teakwood frame
114.8(W)x84.1(H)×5.1(D) cm // 31 kg
TECH SPECS
• 1×INDUSTRIAL MICRO SD Card
• 1×LS424 media player
• 8.4" TFT LCD display with LED backlight - TKUN TO84XGA (INPUT 12V 4A)
• 1×MWLPV20-5 (INPUT 100~240VAC@0.55A / OUTPUT 5V@3A)
• 1×ADP-48D12 (INPUT 100~240VAC@1.5A / OUTPUT 12VDC@4A)
CRATE SIZE & WEIGHT
130(W)×100(H)×21(D) cm //61 kg
EXPOSURE
“Welcome To The Neighborhood” at island6 Shanghai
CREDITS
Shengqiu Li 李生秋 (watercolor) • Ya Ting 雅婷 (performance) • Thomas Charvériat (art direction) • Yeung Sin Ching 杨倩菁 (production supervisor) • Tiara Alvarado-Leon (blurb)
8 Editions, Shanghai 2023
TFT display, media player, Staedtler black pigment ink & Sennelier watercolor on Barbizon Canson paper, black-stained teakwood frame
114.8(W)x84.1(H)×5.1(D) cm // 31 kg
TECH SPECS
• 1×INDUSTRIAL MICRO SD Card
• 1×LS424 media player
• 8.4" TFT LCD display with LED backlight - TKUN TO84XGA (INPUT 12V 4A)
• 1×MWLPV20-5 (INPUT 100~240VAC@0.55A / OUTPUT 5V@3A)
• 1×ADP-48D12 (INPUT 100~240VAC@1.5A / OUTPUT 12VDC@4A)
CRATE SIZE & WEIGHT
130(W)×100(H)×21(D) cm //61 kg
EXPOSURE
“Welcome To The Neighborhood” at island6 Shanghai
CREDITS
Shengqiu Li 李生秋 (watercolor) • Ya Ting 雅婷 (performance) • Thomas Charvériat (art direction) • Yeung Sin Ching 杨倩菁 (production supervisor) • Tiara Alvarado-Leon (blurb)
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