Director's Diary — Entry N°05
World Building Series1 Sept 20264 min
What does it actually take to build a world as an artist?
We're gonna dive into the world of RILÈS and see how he managed to build a world of his own as an artist.
1. A body that carries his vision
The first thing I noticed when I went to see him live is how devoted he is to his physical body — how his body supports and carries his vision.
And it wasn't just his physical strength — it was his nutrition, his health, his energy, how grounded he was, how present he was.
He was dancing, singing and performing — his body had to carry his voice, his movement, his energy and his creative expression.
It was very clear that his body was not separate from his creative vision — it was the channel that allowed him to bring that vision to life.
2. A heart open enough to let us in
The second thing I noticed is his heart.
RILÈS talks openly about his shadows — his fears, doubts, desires and everything he discovers by going into his inner world.
And he brings all of that into his music.
He takes the pain, the emotions, and transforms them into something meaningful.
3. A team to amplify the vision
The third thing I noticed is that RILÈS has built a team around his vision.
When I saw him live, it was obvious that it was a co-creation and a team effort — the dancers, set designer, videographers, choreographer, creative director…
One vision. So many different talents coming together to support it, make it bigger, more powerful and more impactful — and amplify him.
Three questions to ask yourself
- Can our body carry our vision and our dreams?
- Is our heart open enough to let people in?
- Are we surrounded by the right people to amplify our vision?
