SoundWatch '94 International Festival by Anna Miles, Arts New Zealand, Spring, 1994
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Dan Senn's epic work. The awareness of one's own squirming and wriggling seemed more productive in the context of Dan Senn's performance. Senn's work, which took place within his fantastic Heath Robinson-like installation of handling instruments, was exceptionally demanding. In particular, it prompted speculation about the relation of artist and audience. Early on Senn invited the audience to play the hanging instruments, rattle-like lengths of crooked metal carrying butterfly-like pieces of metal clanking down them. This play was contained though within strict limits. It was very clear that it was Senn who was in control. He theatrically handed out the instruments and, when time was up, ensured they were swiftly handed back to him at the centre. Senn's work was a fascinating collage of sounds and blend of new and old technologies-- the sound of Senn dragging nylon threads connected to the instruments was particularily interesting.
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