Rie Tachikawa Interview Full [exclusive]

For Tachikawa, the act of tying a thread to a rusted nail was a ceremonial act of mourning—a way to add flexibility to a world her father found too rigid.

“When I do a crying scene in a booth, my body doesn’t know it’s fake. My diaphragm cramps. My sinuses burn. You are basically inducing a panic attack for art. In the short interviews, I say, ‘It’s fun to play different characters.’ In the long interview, I admit: sometimes I go home and I cannot speak. My voice is a rented instrument. I have to return it to my body over a cup of tea.” rie tachikawa interview full

The only downside to these full interviews is sometimes the pacing. Depending on the specific release, there can be lulls in conversation or questions that feel repetitive (the standard "how does it feel?" inquiries). However, Rie navigates these moments with veteran ease, often turning boring questions into funny anecdotes. For Tachikawa, the act of tying a thread

“A photograph is a lie,” she insists. “It freezes a ghost. My work is only alive when the wind moves through the polyester or when a stray cat brushes against a line. If you want the ‘full’ experience, you had to have been there in the rain.” My sinuses burn

Yes. Good. In an age of infinite scrolling, the most radical act is to say: You had to be there. When people search for the "full interview" with me, they are looking for a shortcut. They want the answer inside a PDF. I refuse. This conversation exists. Your microphone is recording. But where will it live? On a server? (She touches the table). This table is real. My words are just vibrations.