Digital Media Concepts/Devine Lu Linvega
Devine Lu Linvega | |
|---|---|
| Born | David Mondou-Labbé Montréal, Québec, Canada |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Occupation | Digital artist, software developer, musician, writer |
| Years active | 2010–present |
Notable work | Hiversaires, Orca, Purgateus, Oquonie, Uxn |
Devine Lu Linvega (born David Mondou-Labbé) is a Canadian multidisciplinary artist, software developer, musician, and writer. Operating under the alias Aliceffekt, they are known for developing experimental software, minimalist hardware, generative music, and games. Linvega co-founded the studio Hundred Rabbits with Rekka Bellum and is the creator of the **Uxn virtual machine**, a minimalist computing platform designed for sustainability and portability.
Early life and education
Born in Montréal, Québec, Linvega showed early interest in illustration, motion graphics, and music. Experiences living aboard a sailboat influenced their focus on portable and self-reliant technology.[1]
Career
Independent work
Before founding Hundred Rabbits in 2016, Linvega developed independent games, sound art, and web-based experiments under the name Aliceffekt. Notable projects include:
- Hiversaires (2013), a textless mobile exploration game.[2]
- Oquonie (2014), an abstract adventure game developed with Rekka Bellum.[2]
- Purgateus (2014), a modified version of Proteus.[3]
Hundred Rabbits
In 2016, Linvega and Bellum founded the studio Hundred Rabbits, operating aboard their sailboat Pino. The studio develops low-tech computing solutions, open-source software, and creative tools.[2]
Projects developed under Hundred Rabbits include:
- Orca, a visual programming language for livecoding music performances.[4]
- Left, a minimalist text editor optimized for low-power devices.[2]
- Dotgrid, a vector-based drawing tool.[2]
- Oscean, a modular ecosystem of utilities and documentation.[2]
Permacomputing and Uxn
Linvega advocates for permacomputing, a philosophy emphasizing sustainability, repairability, and long-term viability in digital technology.[5]
A key element of this approach is the Uxn virtual machine, a minimalist computing platform for software that can run across multiple devices and remain functional as underlying hardware evolves.[6]
The Uxn has inspired ports and adaptations, including Uxnds for the Nintendo DS.[7] Through the Uxn tools and various workshops, Linvega encourages learning through exploration and creativity rather than strict instruction.[1]
In August 2025, Linvega delivered a talk titled "Permacomputing 101" at Critical Signals 2025 in New Zealand, streamed from aboard their sailboat, focusing on sustainable digital infrastructure.
Music and art
As Aliceffekt, Linvega produces experimental electronic music and sound art exploring rhythm, texture, and mood. Music is available through official channels, including their website and Bandcamp.[2]
Hardware and low-tech computing
Linvega develops minimalist hardware and computing setups, often using low-power devices such as the Raspberry Pi, reflecting their focus on portable, resilient technology.[2]
Personal life
Linvega lives aboard a sailboat with partner Rekka Bellum, traveling along the Pacific Northwest and elsewhere. Their lifestyle informs their work in low-tech and sustainable computing.[1]
Selected works
- Hiversaires (2013) – Mobile exploration game
- Oquonie (2014) – Abstract adventure game
- Purgateus (2014) – Mod of Proteus
- Orca (2015) – Visual livecoding language
- Neauismetica (2019) – Conceptual music album
- Left (2020) – Minimalist text editor
- Oscean (2021) – Modular utility and documentation platform
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Devine Lu Linvega: I Have Been Living and Coding on a Sailboat Since 2016". DEV Community. Retrieved 26 October 2025.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 "Hundred Rabbits: The Game Design Studio On A Boat". VICE. Retrieved 26 October 2025.
- ↑ "Devine Lu Linvega's Purgateus mod is the dark mirror of Proteus". GameWatcher. Retrieved 26 October 2025.
- ↑ "Orca: Devine Lu Linvega". Future of Coding. Retrieved 26 October 2025.
- ↑ "Le code qui venait de l'eau". Geekzone.fr. Retrieved 26 October 2025.
- ↑ "The Varvara Personal Computer System". Matt Widmann. Retrieved 26 October 2025.
- ↑ "Uxnds: Uxn Emulator for Nintendo DS". GameBrew. Retrieved 26 October 2025.