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Embers

1400 rice paper balloons cover as many lights inside a 6 foot cauldron. Wind sensors detect air movement and the lights respond as if embers of a smoldering fire. Designed to depend on group collaboration, it has been exhibited in multiple public arenas. Later versions have been subdivided for smaller rooms. This particular piece has been widely exhibited, written about, and mentioned on social media. Blog post and explainer
People interacting with illuminated decorative fans at an outdoor event
People gathered around a table illuminated by red lights, engaging with decorative flowers
A group of people with blue wigs interact with a glowing table of red lights
Three people interact with a glowing installation of pink and red lights at an outdoor event
Two people interacting with a glowing display at a night market tent labeled "EMBERS."
A pile of red glowing lights resembling crystals on a white display pedestal
A pile of glowing pink and yellow decorative lights on a light surface against a red background
A small electronic device is nestled among crumpled white paper illuminated by a red light
A close-up of red decorative lights resembling origami shapes
A close-up of decorative lights with geometric paper covers and red illumination

Bad Liar

A smashed tv screen flickering with glitched signals behind a 2-way mirror with the words Bad Liar in the middle. Recreates the function of a modern "smart mirror" used in luxury contexts for personalized reflections. Made to reference the distortions our devices project when reflecting our usage and activity. An emotiona stock market ticker reflects the selling price of the viewers emotions. It is a working market simulation and prices change over time.
Text on a glass door reading "BAD LIAR" illuminated in blue
Digital display mounted on a stand showing the text "BAD TIER"
Digital display showing values for "Love" and "Envy" with respective scores
Digital display showing readings for pain, guilt, and happiness levels
Digital display showing values for "Pride" and "Joy" along with session information
Display of emotional metrics showing "Confusion -2.43" and "Sadness +5.97"

Sympathy and Krusher

Mechanically simple and sonically rich, these two sound objects have been used for a variety of audio performances. Essentially large pieces of steel with a multitude of contact mics attached, they offer a range of tone and percussive options.
Krusher performance
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