Lamborghini Revuelto: Antoine Dufilho sculpts Sant’Agata’s first hybrid
A new creation takes shape in Antoine Dufilho’s workshop. The sculptor from Lille is tackling the Lamborghini Revuelto, the bull brand’s first hybrid supercar. With its iridescent purple finish and longitudinal blades, this piece captures the duality between tradition and innovation that defines this historic model.
La Revuelto: Lamborghini enters the hybrid era
The Lamborghini Revuelto marks the brand’s entry into the electrified era. This supercar combines an atmospheric V12 with three electric motors. Together, they produce over 1,000 horsepower, redefining the limits of automotive performance.
This model embodies a major metamorphosis for Sant’Agata Bolognese. The Italian manufacturer retains its iconic twelve-cylinder engine while embracing the technologies of tomorrow. This transition is made without compromising the pure emotion that characterizes every Lamborghini.
The Revuelto’s design visually reflects this evolution. Its sharp lines and aggressive silhouette continue the heritage of the Countach and Aventador. Every surface seems to have been cut with a scalpel, creating a play of light and shadow that accentuates the sculptural character of the bodywork.
Capturing the tradition-innovation duality
Antoine Dufilho wanted to capture this duality between tradition and innovation in his sculpture. The naturally-aspirated V12 represents Lamborghini’s historic DNA. The three electric motors embody its future. This creative tension between two worlds is echoed in the sculptor’s work.
The Revuelto’s sharp lines unfold like longitudinal blades in Antoine Dufilho’s interpretation. This approach evokes the raw energy of the original design. Each blade contributes to the sharp geometry that characterizes the Italian supercar.
Surfaces fragment and recompose as you look at them. This constant interplay reflects Lamborghini’s metamorphosis towards electrification. The sculpture thus becomes the reflection of a pivotal moment in the brand’s history, captured in metal.
Longitudinal blades evoke energy
Antoine Dufilho’s longitudinal blade technique suggests movement and speed. This approach recalls the artist’s Streamline series, which mimics the aesthetics of aerodynamic wind tunnels. It is also a dialogue with the Vitesse series, the sculptor’s latest technical evolution.
The arrangement of the slats creates an alternation between full and empty. This structure generates visual effects that change according to the angle of observation. The viewer discovers a different work each time he or she moves around the sculpture.
The sharp geometry of the Revuelto lends itself particularly well to this interpretation. The sharp edges of the original model find a natural extension in the metal blades assembled by the artist. Even at a standstill, the sculpture seems to split the air.
An iridescent violet finish
The Revuelto sculpture is distinguished by its iridescent violet finish. This bold chromatic choice reinforces the work’s futuristic character. The changing reflections of the surface treatment interact with the metal blades to create unique visual effects.
This iridescent finish plays with ambient light. Depending on the lighting and the angle of observation, the sculpture reveals different shades. The violet is tinged with bluish or purple reflections that enliven the metallic surface.
The choice of purple evokes both luxury and boldness, two values associated with Lamborghini. The color also differentiates this creation from the sculptor’s other models, often presented in raw bead-blasted metal or lacquered finish.
Shadows and light
The sculpture’s fragmented surfaces generate a permanent play of light and shadow. This characteristic visually translates the technological metamorphosis of the Revuelto. The work evolves throughout the day, as the light changes.
This dialogue between matter and light is a constant in Antoine Dufilho’s work. Since his debut in 2012, the sculptor has been exploring ways of creating movement with the immobile. Reflections, transparencies and contrasts contribute to this visual animation.
The iridescent finish amplifies these effects. The metal blades capture and reflect light in unpredictable ways. Each moment of observation offers a different experience, constantly renewing the discovery of the work.
Lamborghini in the world of Antoine Dufilho
The Revuelto joins other Lamborghini models in the sculptor’s repertoire. The Miura and Murciélago are already among his creations. Each explores a different chapter in the history of the Italian brand.
The Miura represented the elegance of the 1970s and the invention of the modern mid-engined supercar. Antoine Dufilho interpreted it in an orange hue evocative of the era. The Murciélago embodied the power of the turn of the millennium, the first Lamborghini of the Audi era.
With Revuelto, the sculptor addresses the present and future of Sant’Agata. This creation bears witness to his ability to appropriate the most contemporary designs. The work dialogues with historical models while asserting its radical modernity.
A piece currently in the workshop
The Revuelto-inspired sculpture can currently be seen in Antoine Dufilho’s workshop. Constructed from shipping containers in the Lille countryside, this space houses all the manufacturing stages.
All the sculptor’s creations can be viewed in the model gallery on his official website. Here, enthusiasts can discover the various techniques developed over the years: Streamline series, Solaire technique, Asymétrique series or Vitesse series.