Lawrence Lek
Still: ThetaBased in London, Lawrence LEK (1982, Germany) is a Malaysian-Chinese artist, musician and filmmaker working in the fields of virtual reality and simulation. He was educated at Trinity College, University of Cambridge, the Architectural Association in London, and the Cooper Union in New York. He creates site-specific virtual worlds and speculative films using gaming software, 3D animation, installation and performance. His work has been exhibited at galleries, museums and festivals around the world.
Filmography
(selection) Pyramid Schemes (2013, instal), Delirious New Wick (2014, video), Unreal Estate (The Royal Academy is Yours) (2015, video), QE3 (2016, instal), Sinofuturism (1839 - 2046 AD) (2017, short), Europa, Mon Amour (2016 Brexit Edition) (2017, short), Geomancer (2017, short), AIDOL (2019), Theta (2022, short)
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Lawrence Lek at IFFR
Geomancer
48'
United Kingdom
IFFR 2018
AIDOL
In a futuristic gaming world, superstar pursues comeback. Geomancer sequel plays with ideas on AI, fame and the power of megacorporations.
83'
United Kingdom
IFFR 2020
Theta
A self-driving police car laments to their built-in therapist in this exploration of non-human life.
12'
United Kingdom
IFFR 2023