Lawrence Lek | UK/CH 2024 | 15′ | Animationsfilm | Französisch mit engl. UT
New Aesthetic I
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Biographie
London-based Malaysian Chinese artist Lawrence Lek unites filmmaking, video games, and electronic music in a singular cinematic universe. He is best known for advancing the concept of Sinofuturism with immersive installations that explore spiritual and existential themes through the lens of science fiction. Featuring a rotating cast of nomadic characters, his works are noted for their dreamlike narratives, evocative imagery, and preoccupation with technology and memory.
