Vladimir Katasonov

My name is Vladimir Katasonov (aka dr_qatz). I started to experiment with sound back in 2000s. IDM explorers of 90s and Autechre were my key inspiration sources then.

Later, I discovered possibilities of visual content manipulation in 2005. Sounds and visuals began to co-exist during my performances creating a hypnotic, ritual, and representative effect.

After a few years of VJing I've ran into Audio-Visual Academy courses in 2012. They enabled me to master a huge set of tools meant for visual content creation. Books and multimedia from 'Lumiere' cinephile club at 'Borei' gallery were also very helpful. So, I create generative graphics using visual programming platforms ever since. I try to show images united by a complex video mapping paradigm. I also investigate algorithms of media feedback interactions using sensors. Last but not least, I collect videoart and translate shorts from time to time. Also was a volunteer in charity organization and worked with disable children, furthermore after 5 years of being a volunteer i've started to be a VR tutor for disable people in “Novie Gorodskie” Contemporary Art studio.

Since 2022 to 2025 I have been living in Istanbul, due my own protest with Russian Governmental Policies and Military aggression against Ukraine and made some interactive installations with touch screens, sensors and databases, work like motion designer freelancer with different customers.

Nowadays I am living in Linz as a Student of JKU on Artificial intelligence faculty. I am open for interactive art collaborations with musicians, artists and non-commercial organizations.