((free)) - Rie Tachikawa Interview

Because nature is not my material. The city is my material. I live in Shinjuku. I see plastic banners, acoustic ceiling tiles, the mesh of a construction fence. Synthetic fibers are the skin of modern life.

While many of her interviews are packaged as "casting specials" or "documentary-style" features within her video releases, several recurring themes emerge across her media appearances: rie tachikawa interview

When asked about her creative process, Rie emphasizes the importance of intuition and experimentation. "I often start with a simple melody or chord progression, and then let my instincts guide me," she explains. "I'm heavily influenced by nature, architecture, and human emotions. I try to capture the essence of these elements in my music." Tachikawa cites artists like Aphex Twin, Autechre, and Bjork as inspirations, praising their innovative approaches to sound design and production. Because nature is not my material

Also, natural fibers lie. They pretend to be warm and organic. But polyester? Polyester is honest. It says, "I am petroleum. I will last 500 years in a landfill. Deal with me." I want my work to make people uncomfortable about their environment, not comforted by it. I see plastic banners, acoustic ceiling tiles, the

— This interview has been edited for length and clarity from a 2018 conversation.