conversations in ten questions 73: Kenji Shinohe
What is the essence of performance in your opinion? As a dancer, I always try to present physicality to the audience. Do you believe in the transformative power of art? How? I believe that dance transcends language and is a way for people to interact. When you are working on a piece, what sources inspire you? Do dreams play a role in your works? I get my inspiration from everyday real life. The music, novels, and movies I listen to on a daily basis are also a big influence. When do you decide to give a title to a work you are working on if it already does not have one? I always start my work by deciding on a title. The title suggests to me the direction in which the work should go. Are there any artist or person whom you think influenced your art most? And if there is such an artist or person, who? I was heavily influenced by old punk rock bands. Their spirit and attitude of thinking is the source of my activities. When you con...