Lylou Chabanet (he/him) is a queer photo-based artist whose practice sits at the intersection of image-making and text. Through meticulous digital photography, the unpredictability of alternative processes, and the integration of textual material, he weaves together gender, everyday intimacy, the body, repetition, and memory. Central to his work are snapshots, found images, collected texts, and his own archival materials to examine bodily queer experiences, the residue of personal and collective narratives, and the role media plays when memory begins to lapse. Using the camera as a time-travelling picture machine, Chabanet intentionally blurs celebration and documentation, approaching photography not only as a means of recording but also as a tool for reconstruction.

Beyond the walls of galleries and the studio, Chabanet is absorbed in queer authenticity, flamboyant colours and a glaring flash to capture his vibrant community. Alongside his personal practice, he has experience bridging photography and film production, where narrative and visual composition intersect to bring his cinematic visions to life.

Lylou Chabanet graduated with a BFA with a Major in Photography and a Minor in Art and Text from Emily Carr University of Art+Design.