Michel Lemieux is a multi-disciplinary visionary in a class of his own. His work transcends borders and cultural differences and never ceases to suspend minds into sheer disbelief. A graduate of the Production section of the National Theatre School of Canada, his boundless talent and energetic avant-garde spirit have taken him to heights few have reached. Michel is internationally recognized for the audacity, originality and accessibility of his art, which melds his gift as creative artist, musician, composer, performer, set designer, stage and screen director.

Victor Pilon is a towering figure amongst contemporary multi-disciplinary artists and holds an astounding track record as an artistic director, photographer, set and visual art designer for both large-scale events and intimate stages. After earning his degree in Visual Arts from the University of Ottawa, he was appointed photographer for the British Royal family's official visits to Canada. His work has appeared in several galleries and is included in the collections of the Canada Council Art Bank and the Public Archives of Canada. He has also photographed numerous official visits by state leaders for both the Quebec and Canadian governments. A book on his work was published in 1988.

Michel Lemieux and Victor Pilon's careers have followed parallel paths in related fields. As such, it was inevitable that their worlds should collide. They are flawless accomplices and have evolved creatively hand in hand since 1990 through 4D Art, their highly experimental performing arts and new media enterprise begun by Michel in 1983. Their unique way of blending modern technology with original theater, performance and cinema has allowed them to produce riveting glimpses of the future of live entertainment and to conceptualize a mind-blowing collection of ground-breaking work.

Michel Lemieux and Victor Pilon's productions are rooted in the integration and blurring of theatre, set design, cinema, video, dance, poetry, visual arts, lighting, music and sound. They have produced hundreds of audacious multidisciplinary performances, exhibitions and special events that have flown them through Canada, the United States, Mexico, Europe, South America, Australia and Asia, wowing audiences with their mastery of multimedia techniques as applied to performing arts.

These include, to name but a few, Grand hôtel des étrangers (1994), Orféo (1998), Anima (2002), Les Planètes (2003), Soleil de minuit (2004) and La Tempête (2005).

Michel Lemieux and Victor Pilon's first experience with Cirque du Soleil came in 1995 when they were invited to collaborate, along with the Montreal International Jazz Festival, on a show marking René Dupéré's 10 years of contribution to Cirque du Soleil music. In 2004 they created Soleil de Minuit, a unique musical event with over 200 artists celebrating Cirque du Soleil's 20th anniversary as well as the Montreal International Jazz Festival's 25th anniversary. Throughout that time, both Michel and Victor played important roles as consultants.

Amongst their numerous awards and distinctions, Michel Lemieux's multidisciplinary production Solide Salad (1985) earned 4 Félix Awards (Québec) for Live Show of the Year, Lighting, Sound Design and Director of the Year. For his photographic work, Victor Pilon received the Royal Order of Victoria in 1994.
Together, they received a Félix for directing Naïf (1992), Michel Rivard's concert tour; the Award for Technical Merit of the Canadian Institute for Theatre Technology (2005); and the Gascon-Roux audience award for directing La Tempête at the Théâtre du Nouveau Monde (2005). As well, several of their shows have been nominated for awards honoring their innovative soundtracks and virtual projections.

Michel Lemieux and Victor Pilon are DELIRIUM's creators, directors, multimedia and scenic designers. Both attach a very personal importance to this event as it allows them a creative introspective into who they are as artists and how they have evolved personally and professionally.

Ultimately, DELIRIUM benefits from the leadership of two such individuals, whom over the years have mastered the ability to spin multiple disciplines into technological and poetic magic. Their challenge lies in redefining the way performances are experienced in an arena setting and to usher Cirque du Soleil into yet another realm of artistry.

Michel Lemieux was born on February 13th, 1959 in Indianapolis, USA and Victor Pilon, on March 19th, 1958 in Wakefield, Canada.