Guy Laramée, an interdisciplinary artist from Canada, has been practicing for 30 years and has demonstrated his talents in a wide range of disciplines, including theater writing and directing, contemporary music composition, musical instrument design and building, singing, video, scenography, sculpture, installation, painting, and literature. He has been honored with over 30 arts grants and was awarded the prestigious Joseph S. Stauffer award for musical composition by the Canada Council. His artwork has been showcased in various countries, including the United States, Belgium, France, Germany, Switzerland, Japan, and Latin America.
The theme of the erosion of cultures and the concept of "culture" as a whole has been a central focus of the artist's practice over the past 25 years. Through this lens, the artist has observed how cultures arise, become outdated, and are supplanted by new ones, with the disappearance of cultures often resulting in displacement and destruction for some individuals.
The artist has also considered the impact of modern technology on our society, including the perceived demise of physical books and libraries, and questioned whether these changes will ultimately have any significant effect on our human condition or existential dilemma. Ultimately, the artist has questioned the domination of analytical knowledge over intuitive knowledge, and reflected on why human beings feel compelled to translate their experiences into abstract concepts.
And lastly, here is what Laramée wrote on his website: “After 30 years of practice, the only thing I still wish my art to do is this: to project us into this thick ‘cloud of unknowing.’”If you are interested in this very talented and versatile artist, feel free to visit his website for more.
