Declamation Dust
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Memory’s a fragile thing, and language? A slow-motion train wreck that twists and desecrates itself over time like a bad relationship. The things we thought would last forever are always one breath away from being swallowed by time. It’s pathetic, really. But it’s all we’ve got.
Language was supposed to be the bridge that connects us, makes us feel less alone. But here we are, tossing half-baked words into an abyss, watching them crumble the second they leave our mouths. Yet we keep doing it, because deep down, we know it matters. Messy, chaotic, imperfect, like love; but somehow still full of meaning and some strange kind of hope.
It’s about communication; or if you’re feeling poetic, the lack of it. The space between what we say and what we fail to say. It’s not about perfect words; it’s the raw truth behind them. We cling onto fleeting moments because we know that’s what makes life worth living, even when we also know it’s a ticking time-bomb.
So, I guess I’m asking... When the dust settles and the noise dies down, what survives the wreckage? It’s not the perfect words. It’s the vulnerability, the relentless pursuit of connection. That’s what survives. Because hope, in all its messy, tragic glory, lives in those moments. That’s where the beauty lies - right there in the disaster.
Please, feel free to respond. Sorry I’m busy, I’m not available right now, but I’ll get back to you as soon as I can. Thank you.
27 cm x 144 cm x 1 cm
AV 6'36" [48:9 / 2-Channel Audio]
Dane Yates is regional composer, audiovisual artist and sound designer, focusing on electroacoustic practices and the relationship between music, dance, theatre and film. His work centres on the organic and the subversion of subject, resulting in commissioned works for chamber orchestra, performances throughout Australia, multiple releases on Australian labels as well as gallery installations and exhibitions.
Dane has continually collaborated with dance and movement- based works through WAAPA and dance companies Sydney Dance Company, STRUT Dance Company, Lewis Major Projects and Co3 as well as leading independent choreographers across Australia.
Dane’s AV/sound art installations have been commissioned and featured digitally in Geraldton Regional Art Gallery’s inaugural online exhibition through his Fellowship awarded through Regional Arts WA (2020). Dane has been a finalist in the Midwest Art Prize (2021, 2023) and The City of Rockingham Art Prize (2025). His 2020 AV installation “I’m Still Here” (w/Clare Lynch) was nominated for the 2021 APRA/AMCOS Art Music Award for Excellence in a Regional Area.
Dane’s original compositions and sound design have been featured internationally all throughout Asia, Europe and North America whilst being nationally recognised in award winning works across Fringe Festivals and notably Perth Festival. Dane has undertaken residence at the Geraldton Regional Art Gallery (2020); (2023), Grand Theatre de la Ville de Luxembourg (2019), Queens Park Theatre (2019), Bundanon Artist in Residence Program (2018), Subiaco Arts Centre (2018), Vancouver Art Centre (2018) as well as awarded mentorship and collaboration with Hofesh Shechter, Nick Wales and James Brown.
Dane has founded and is the Artistic Director of Etude; The Midwest Art Music Ensemble, commissioning and curating new works for the ensemble from both regional and international artists since 2023. Dane’s collaboration with film has led to screenings internationally, including an award winning score in the 2016 Revelation Film Festival (WA) for “Revelation Award for Best Music Soundtrack”. Dane currently holds a Bachelor of Music (Honours)in Composition and Music Technology through WAAPA.
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