Solar Flair
This is a public art installation for Sunnyvale, CA. This painted sun sculpture features 150 programmable LED pixels arranged in a Fibonacci spiral inspired by sunflower patterns.
My key contribution is the integration of two-way mirrors at the sun’s center, creating a dynamic interplay between the viewer’s reflection and the radiating light display.
Lantern Making Workshop
A workshop for Los Altos High School’s product design and fabrication students for Fall 2024.
I guided students in designing, fabricating, and constructing geometric lanterns inspired by the Platonic Solids using laser-cut wood and 3D-printed parts.
Interlace – Worlds Away 2024
Two Interlace towers visited this music festival in Monterey, CA, becoming an instant crowd favorite.
My roles involved contract negotiation, project management, and electronics setup.
Wabash Lights
A public light art installation in the heart of Chicago that went live in August 2024.
It was a multi-year project where I wore several hats, with prominent ones being the lighting designer, hardware testing engineer, and project manager.
To make the experience truly interactive, we built a public platform that anyone can access. Text HELLO to 312-626-7592 to begin your personalized light show journey.
Rainbow Bridge – Go Fest 2024
The Rainbow Bridge toured the Pokemon Go Festival in Randalls Island, New York, NY, entertaining the festival goers and giving shade on hot summer days.
My roles involved contract negotiation, project management, and refurbishing the artwork.
Giant Flamingo – Day Trip 2024
The flamingo, this time in yellow, made its presence known yet again to the festival crowds of Long Beach, CA. It instantly became a landmark on the festival grounds, attracting many selfies and group photos with it towering in the background.
My roles involved heavy machinery operation, project management, and artwork refurbishing.
Radio Lumia – Lanterns
A series of lanterns originally designed for Palo Alto JCC’s 2024 annual fundraiser event.
My roles on the project involved designing a couple of the lantern concepts, manufacturing them using a laser cutter and CNC router, project management, and lighting design.
Rainbow Torch – SF Pride 2023
This torch was designed to be an inaugural beacon of light to pride celebrations at the SF Ferry Building.
My roles involved lighting and electronics design for the torch.
Hearts in SF: Windows into Art
This heart is a collection of iconic Victorian homes in San Francisco in which all windows light up to sequences my team designed. The lighting is scripted to feel like an organically changing cityscape.
My role in the project involved lighting design and manufacturing using a laser cutter.
Arbor Lights
A semi-permanent light art installation along the waterfront outside of Chicago’s iconic Navy Pier consisting of hundreds of custom-fabricated LED maple leaves arranged amidst a tree canopy.
My roles involved lighting design for the leaves and overall electronics layout design.
Sirsasana – Headstand
A 30-foot-tall tree sculpture, poised in a headstand, was brought to life at Burning Man. Designed for a fleeting existence, it offered shade to passersby and inspired climbers before being ceremoniously released to the flames.
As lead artist I spearheaded the artistic vision for this project, collaborating with a team to bring it to life from design and fabrication to installation and its final burn.