LAEP Speaker Series: Pierre Lavoie

The transformative power of lighting About the Lecture: Lighting design holds immense potential to create captivating sensorial experiences, where colors, angles, and light sources converge to shape our perception. This lecture aims to explore the versatility of lighting design and its ability to adapt to diverse contexts. We will delve into three main themes: dance, opera, and museum lighting. Furthermore, we will examine how the transformative power of light can be harnessed in urban and landscape design. Speaker Bio: Pierre Lavoie is a Canadian lighting designer specializing in dance. With a background as a stage manager for various dance companies, Pierre immersed himself in the world of movement and rhythm. He combines a deep understanding of the art of dance with his technical expertise, allowing him to create lighting designs that seamlessly complement and accentuate the vision of choreographers and directors, much like a client in landscape architecture. Pierre's expertise extends beyond traditional stage performances. He has lent his creative vision to museum and site-specific productions, skillfully integrating lighting into unconventional spaces.