Adam Richard Wiles, known professionally as Calvin Harris is an internationally renowned singer, songwriter, and record producer. Born in Dumfries, Harris began making demos in his bedroom as a teenager. His debut album I Created Disco was released in 2007, with its lead track Acceptable in the 80’s a tribute to the style and culture of that decade. Internationally prominent; he is the world’s highest paid DJ, and currently has residencies at three venues in Las Vegas. He continues to have a considerable following in Scotland, regularly headlining music festivals. In this portrait, commissioned for the magazine GQ Italia in 2015, the artist was interested in creating a calm atmosphere contrasting Harris’s profession. Captured in diagonal profile, he is deeply thoughtful, yet remains poised.