Olivier Landreville, creator of artwork LAPS at River of Light 2024.
Olivier Landreville, the creator of LAPS: Olivier is a renowned designer, as well as a versatile and prolific artist whose work spans theatre, television, opera, circus, and dance. His inspired set designs always serve the unique aesthetics of a given artform. He is called upon for his creative vision and professional integrity. He has designed sets for some of the most well-known theatre companies in Montreal. His credits include Enfant insignifiant and Encore une fois, si vous permettez (Duceppe); Being at home with Claude (TNM); La Bohème and Faust (Opéra de Montréal); Pub Royal and Riopelle, grandeur nature (Les 7 doigts de la main).
The creation of LAPS has been an incredible collaborative journey, reinforced by a common desire to combine design, security and interactivity in order to create a unique, intuitive, timeless and playful installation.
To bring this project to life, Init called upon the artistic vision of Olivier Landreville, the magic touch of Serge Maheu, a celebrated designer of interactive experiences and a guru of interactive control systems, and also teamed up with Maintenance Industries Meca-Fab inc. for everything related to structure and engineering. By partnering with the very best talent, Init blended innovation and expertise to create this uniquely stimulating interactive installation, that puts the users in control and at the center of the experience.
About Creos, the tour producer of LAPS: Pioneers in the field of interactive installations, Creos has set the standard for transforming public spaces into unforgettable experiences. With one of the industry’s most extensive portfolio, its interactive installations are known for bringing venues to life and attracting positive attention, creating a direct economic impact, and fostering social ties within communities, transforming them into must-see destinations.
Connect with the creators of LAPS:
Instagram olivierlandreville | @gocreos | @init.wow | @semaha
Facebook @olivier.landreville.5 | @gocreos | @init.wow
LinkedIn @gocreos | @creativeinit