Rolls-Royce Unveils Five Unique Black Badge Cullinan Commissions Hand-Painted by Artist Cyril Kongo
Rolls-Royce presents five one-of-a-kind Black Badge Cullinan SUVs with interiors hand-painted by contemporary artist Cyril Kongo, each a unique work of art.
- 5
- over 70
- 1,344
What Happened
Each of the five Black Badge Cullinan by Cyril Kongo motor cars features hand-painted veneer and leather interiors, with themes from Kongo's 'Kongoverse' universe. The Starlight Headliner, picnic tables, fascia, and rear Waterfall are all individually painted, using over 70 bespoke paint colors. The exteriors debut a Gradient Coachline and color-matched brake callipers, a first for Rolls-Royce.
“Creativity and imagination are the forces that define Rolls-Royce, shaping motor cars that are as individual as their owners. Our Private Offices, where clients co-create the most complex Bespoke commissions, directly reflect this belief.”
- Five Private Commissions, each with a unique hand-painted interior artwork
- Hand-painted Starlight Headliner with 1,344 fibre-optic stars and eight Shooting Stars
- First-ever Rolls-Royce Gradient Coachline matching brake callipers
- Interior divided into four color zones: Phoenix Red, Turchese, Forge Yellow, Mandarin
- Kongo's 'tag' motif appears on umbrellas, treadplates, and embroidery
Why this matters
The collaboration showcases Rolls-Royce's bespoke capabilities and the fusion of luxury automotive craftsmanship with contemporary art, offering collectors a truly individualized motor car.
Terms in This Story
- Bespoke
- Custom-made or personalized according to the client's specifications, a hallmark of Rolls-Royce craftsmanship.
- Starlight Headliner
- A roof lining with fiber-optic lights that simulate a starry night sky inside the vehicle.
- Coachline
- A hand-painted decorative line along the side of a Rolls-Royce, often used for personalization.
- Kongoverse
- The artistic universe conceived by Cyril Kongo for his collaboration with Rolls-Royce, featuring fantasy symbols and colors.
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