Through using 3D software as his main tool of creation, Axl Le (乐毅) creates imagined worlds and stories that explore a wide array of topics, such as the relationship between nature and technology, society and individual, present and future. Through these worlds, Axl reflects on events in his life that left a great impression on him. A recurring theme in his creation is re-exploring the surroundings, situations and people he encounters.
Axl was born in 1989 in Shanghai, China and is currently living in Oslo, Norway. After graduating with a BA in Architecture from Shanghai University in 2013, he worked as an architect for a short period before deciding to follow his dream of becoming an artist. In 2016, intrigued by its possibilities of creation, he decided to teach himself 3D software and started to use computer graphics to create art. Since 2019 he has devoted most of his energy to the creation of CG video work.
His works have gradually attracted the attention of Chinese museums and curators. Since 2017, he has exhibited his work in Museum of Contemporary Art Shanghai, Tank Shanghai, China Academy of Art, Liu Haisu Art Museum and Himalayan Center Shanghai, to mention some. Axl Le has been invited to collaborate with/commissioned for brands such as Kiehl's, Adidas and Nivea. In addition, his work has been featured in Vogue China, Modern Weekly, Arte Tracks, InStyle Magazine and SUPER Magazine.
