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Laurent Lettrée
Laurent Lettrée is a French artist born in 1977, based in Shanghai, China, since 2009. He works collaboratively with Nathalie Delpech under the joint artist name *LLND since 2003. Together, they have created numerous interactive art installations and audio-visual shows. Their works have been commissioned by brands such as Audi, Chopard, Audemars Piguet and exhibited at prestigious venues such as the Museum of Art and Art Labor (MAM), HOW Art Museum, and the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) in Shanghai. They have also showcased at the Triennial of Sculpture in Poznan, Anne Lettrée Gallery, BANK Gallery, Art Labor Gallery, and many others.
Early Life and Education
Laurent Lettrée developed an interest in sound from a young age, often carrying a Walkman tape recorder to capture various sounds. His mother, Anne Lettrée, is a renowned art gallery owner, which provided him with an early exposure to the art world.Bid to Art[2]
Lettrée studied in the USA, where he presented his first interactive works in 2001 at the Miami Art Fair. This early exposure to the international art scene helped shape his innovative approach to art and technology.
Career
Laurent Lettrée moved to Shanghai in 2009, where he continued his collaboration with Nathalie Delpech as well as started the community ReCharge. Operating under the joint artist name *LLND, the duo has developed a unique artistic approach that blends technology and art.
Artistic Style and Medium Photography of laser vibrating by sound by Laurent Lettrée for the Sound art museum
Lettrée's main mediums are frequencies and vibrations, particularly in sound and light. He uses these elements to explore and express the intangible realms of nature and consciousness. His work often involves creating custom sensors and software to enhance interactivity and the immersive experience of his audio-visual shows.
Notable Works and Exhibitions
LLND's works have been commissioned by luxury brands like Audi and Chopard. They have exhibited at several major institutions, including:
Museum of Art and Art Labor (MAM), Shanghai HOW Art Museum, Shanghai Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA), Shanghai Triennial of Sculpture, Poznan Anne Lettrée Gallery BANK Gallery Art Labor Gallery Sound Art museum Photo fair , Photography Now [1]
Research and Innovations
Currently, Laurent Lettrée's research focuses on sound therapy. He has developed a binaural beats generator aimed at brain entrainment, exploring the therapeutic potential of sound frequencies.
Live Performances
In his live shows, Lettrée incorporates real plants equipped with sensors and water to create cymatic visualizations. His performances span various musical genres, including ambient and IDM,.
ReCharge Community
In 2016, Laurent Lettrée founded the ReCharge community, which organizes events both online and offline. ReCharge advocates for the "consciousness era," characterized by interconnected, vibrational, transformative movements with an open-source mindset.
ReD SignL Band
Laurent Lettrée is also a member of the noise-techno live band ReD SignL, alongside RedOizo. The band integrates elements of noise and techno in their live performances.
Cymatics Cymatics art by Laurent Lettrée by resonating sound in water
Lettrée has been using the medium of cymatics since 2011 and has five permanent interactive installations, including Chladni plates and interactive cymatic works, at the Sound Art Museum in Beijing. He also utilizes live cymatics during his audio-visual shows, creating dynamic visual representations of sound frequencies.
References
External Links https://www.instagram.com/laurent_lettree/ https://www.instagram.com/llnd_art/ https://elektrum23.bandcamp.com/ https://www.mixcloud.com/laurentL/ https://soundcloud.com/leihong https://www.art-llnd.com/
References
editBid to Art[2] , Photography Now [1]