Richie Hawtin DJ Shows
Year
2021 - Present
Type
Live Performance
Location
Worldwide
Role
Visual Artist
Since October 2021, I’ve been the visual artist for electronic musician and DJ Richie Hawtin, touring internationally and creating live visuals for his DJ sets.
My approach is rooted in minimalism, using contrasting hypnotic elements that evolve in sync with the audio. I’m interested in the relationship between sound and form, connecting what I hear, see, and feel through audio reactivity and the synchronicity of sound and visuals.
Process
My process centres on experimentation and improvisation. As Hawtin never repeats a set, my performance relies on an intuitive, real-time response to his music. While I set rules and constraints within each composition, the sound ultimately determines the outcome. This workflow is shaped by spontaneity and restraint, guided by the belief that the strongest connection between what you see and hear happens when neither element overpowers the other. Sound, lighting, and visuals exist in balance, maintaining a dialogue that brings out the finer details within the frequencies.
Tools
In 2024, I transitioned to TouchDesigner and TouchOSC to further develop my visual and performance system, having previously used Vuo, VDMX and Lemur.
Credits
DJ - Richie Hawtin
Visual Artist - Joëlle Snaith