Darren Johnston

[UK]

Darren Johnston is a multi award winning choreographer, sound and visual artist working across gallery spaces, large theatres, outdoor locations and site specific/ found space. Technology and experimentation remain at the forefront of his development creating a seamless fusion of different artistic forms. Human interaction, perception and immersive experience are key facets of his work, blurring the line between visual art and performance/ dance aesthetics.

Graduating from LABAN with the Outstanding Choreographic Achievement Award he has been presented with a host of awards and first prizes including the prestigious ‘International Choroeographen Concours in Holland’ and a ‘Herald Angel’ Award from the Edinburgh Festival. His upbringing and grounding in electronic music culture has led to notable collaborations with artist including Aphex Twin/Chris Cunnigham, Squarepusher, Mira Calix, Jamie Lidell and the London Contemporary Orchestra. His work is often commissioned and shown at  international venues and festivals including The Barbican (London), Parco Della Musica (Rome), Todays Arts Festival (Holland), The Roundhouse (London), VEO Festival (Valencia), The Queen Elizabeth Hall (London) and The Museum of Art Kochi  (Japan).

Still Be Here

HKW, Fri 05.02.2016, 21:30

with Hatsune Miku

Still Be Here

HKW, Sat 06.02.2016, 21:30

with Hatsune Miku