“L.o.l by R.o.f.l” is a series of handmade paper pulp painted works inspired by the many small things (natural or not so natural) that are constantly around.
L.O.L developed during the pandemic and It was also influenced by Gonna Be Me (2023), which explore systems shaping perception, attention, and social interaction , inviting audiences to engage, question, and dissect the networks they inhabit. This conceptual approach helped shape L.O.L, guiding its focus on small, often overlooked aspects of everyday life.
The L.O.L pieces refer to things or concepts that are sometimes too ubiquitous to notice but are very present in our lives — like a transparent plastic bag or a smiley. They are absolutely everywhere: on walls, in the language we use, and online — the title L.O.L also refers to the ubiquitous internet “lol” (laughing out loud) another reference to internet language is the full title of the series "L.O.L by R.O.F.L " where
r.o.f.l ( rolling on the floor laughing ) stands for Raoul Olou For Life
L.O.L also refers to the concept of low orbit lives , a simple metaphor in storytelling: it refers to characters who live small, limited, or constrained lives — close to their immediate surroundings, routines, or problems. It’s about things that are so present they can be easy to overlook, yet when you take the time to really see them, they reveal meaning and invite reflection. That’s also why there are many hidden smileys embedded throughout the pieces. The works are made with an equally ubiquitous material — paper — something found everywhere, linking concept, material, and visibility in the work.
Each piece in the L.O.L series expands on the concept of amplification through simplification: by removing unnecessary detail, each work emphasizes the core idea, emotion, and narrative.
The works also explore material behavior with handmade paper pulp (plant fibers + pigments), applied in experimental ways to create both conceptual and tactile depth.
