A flock of hummingbirds, a swarm of dragonflies, a gathering of mini-helicopters -- Ray Lee's "Siren" inspired a mixed bag of emotions, burning attendees ears with a sound so bright they couldn't help but squint. "Siren" was performed throughout the weekend on the Walker Art Center's McGuire Theater, and there were three rules before the performance: no flash photography, no talking and no re-entry.
Thirty metal tripods, ranging from short to nine-feet tall, were speckled about. No one dared speak and only a low hum of an electronic presence could be heard. The door closed and and two men in simple black suits began to move about the forest of metal. Standing over one of the tripods, one of the men tinkered with its controls until suddenly a low buzzing tone filled the space. A siren. A grainy tone that reminded me of the sound a Mac makes when turned on, only indefinitely extended. With a quick glance and a small nod, the men began walking to through the garden of metal, one by one, adding another siren to the symphony.
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