Vincent Laju

Statement

Vincent Laju’s artistic practice is multidisciplinary and focused on sound, particularly in the field of improvisation. He works on the notion of sound and graphic space, as well as in resonance with the different physical spaces in which he finds himself. Accumulation/Void: He works on the accumulation of sound and visual patterns as a rhythmic repetitive practice, in contrast to empty spaces, and observes at what level an accumulation can turn out to be a void.

He is interested in the realm of the infinitesimal, and how within tenuous sounds and forms, micro-modulations can create unexpected movements. He questions the relationship between images and sounds, his drawings can be seen as graphic scores that do not necessarily require interpretation. The notion of randomness, accident and surprise has led him to a “sonic and graphic wandering”, a gesture that does not aim at a result or an end, but exists for what it is, and leaves possible an interaction with the context and its unexpected. He likes also to play some traditional tunes on the cello.

GlogauAIR Project

Berlin is a city that reminds me of empty spaces and the presence of nature in urban environment. The Shakuhachi is an instrument directly related to the notion of emptiness, resonance and wandering, it was played in Japan by the Komusō Monks (Monks of emptiness). In developing my work on space, and on the link between image and sound, I would like to create a mixed piece for Shakuhachi and electroacoustic, working with raw materials such as bamboo and cello wood, in contrast to electronics. The electroacoustic elements will come from a “microphonic wandering”, random recordings in and around the residence. Thus it is in resonance with the environment and the context that the sound and graphic work will be done.

CV Summary

2021

• Release of KAIROS, a recording with You Jin Sung (Gayageum), label “Creative sources recordings”.
• Performances and multidisciplinary residencies with Grand8 (Grand ensemble d’improvisation), in Marseille (Théatre du Merlan, Théatre de la Cité, Lieux Publics, GMEM, outside quartiers nord, Comptoir de la Victorine.)

2020

• Performances in Berlin:
  • with You Jin Sung, gallery KIMGO
  • with Andreas Voccia (modular Synthétiseur)
  • with Chino Shuichi (strange Harp) Hosek contemporary
• Project “in Between” with Kristin Guttenberg (choreographer) and Pom Bouvier b. Residence and performance in Berlin, Bethanien art space & Uckermark.

2019

• Tour in Japan, 20 performances with Japanese artists.

Previous years

• Organization in Aix en Provence of “Improvizad”, perf-happenings in flats and informal places.
• Concerts and performances in France and Europe, as well as in the Middle East.
• Creation of “Lignes”, solo cello and drawing. Hors lits Marseille

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