COLORIA

Description

Congolese-Austrian musician, painter, and filmmaker Kimyan (formerly Kimyan Law)
combines sound and visual design in an impressively direct way to create a
comprehensive arGsGc experience. He takes an open, intuiGve approach to his
composiGons, connecGng the resonances of tradiGonal instruments and rhythmic
paoerns from Central, North, East, and Sub-Saharan Africa with sophisGcated
producGon techniques. Kimyan’s current album, “Coloria,” in which he explores the
concept of Gmbre in a mulGfaceted way, marks the pinnacle of his arGsGc
development to date.
For his Live-concerts, Kimyan relies on the organic element of playing, using
instruments such as electronic drum pads and MIDI controllers. This gives his pieces a
spontaneous, physical presence on stage that goes far beyond mere reproducGon
and makes his performances a lively interplay between improvisaGon and structure.
In conjuncGon with his self-designed artwork and videos, corresponding audiovisual
worlds are created in which cultural influences and idenGGes, moods and Gmbres
shine together radiantly. Kimyan’s works tell stories in many colours, yet always in
one language: his own.