Chleo Li (alias LAPIS) is a London-based sound artist/designer whose multidiscplinary practice examines memory, migration, archetypes, philosophy, and spirituality.
She works primarily with sound’s abstract, temporal qualities to reflect the fluid, often fragmented nature of personal and collective histories. Through techniques such as field recordings, sound synthesis, sampling, and sonic manipulation, her work explores how sound can trace psychological and emotional shifts within the human inner landscape. She also integrates photography, moving image, and writing to expand on these themes and situate them within broader cultural and philosophical contexts.
Her collaborative projects span AR/VR, animation, 3D sound design, video games, installations, film, contemporary dance, audiovisual works, immersive art, sonic branding, and fashion runways—reflecting her versatile approach to sound in both experimental and commercial settings.
Education
Royal College of Art
London UK 2021-2o23 MA Information Experience Design Sound Design Pathway
University of Miami
Miami USA 2012-2016 BA Philosophy + Communication Studies
Parsons
New York USA 2014 Design Strategies
Polimoda
Florence Italy 2013 Branding
Music Performance
Murmur Ensemble
14 12 2023 IKLETIC London
LING Contemparory Dance
16 11 2023 The Place London
Mirror Mirror Opening Show
17 11 2023 Feelium Art London
Temporal Space Spatial Time
26 07 2023 IKLETIC London
DEBSTER. x LAPIS AV Show
15 07 2023 Truman Brewery London
Upcoming
Artist Residency
17-30 06 2025 Migrate Bird 300 Aranya Theater Festival
阿那亚戏剧节 候鸟300计划
LING 2.0
Contemparory Dance
29 08 2025 Shanghai Dance Biennale
上海舞蹈双年展