Clark - Peak Magnetic

What this video is

Released in early 2017 as the lead single for Clark's 'Death Peak' (Warp Records), 'Peak Magnetic' arrived during a period when experimental electronic artists were investing heavily in conceptual, art-world-adjacent music videos. Berlin's intersection of contemporary dance, post-internet visual art, and club-rooted electronic music provided fertile ground for this kind of work. Houtkruijer's approach — treating…

Why it matters

Represents the apex of the 2010s IDM/experimental electronic music video form: single-concept, near-static, process-driven, and deeply indebted to contemporary dance and fine art installation. Contrasts sharply with the maximalist editing pace dominant in mainstream music video of the era, instead…

The director

Dutch filmmaker and video artist based in Berlin; graduated from the Berlin University of Art in 2012. Works across music videos, short films, and commercial campaigns for clients including Floating Points, Asaf Avidan, Marteria, Lexus, Volkswagen, and Nike.…