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Behind the scenes peek at how field charges were u Behind the scenes peek at how field charges were used in Rhino/Grasshopper to create a design for this illuminated mirror art piece. 
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#grasshopper #rhino8 #fieldcharges #rgbleds #ledfixture #addressableleds #artinstallation #ws2812b #wled #esp32 #modernlighting #ledfixture #sonya7iii #productdesign #homedecor #wled #plexiglass #mirror #light #sculpture #modernart #museumquality #lightart #lightsculpture #lightingdesign
“OH SHIFT!” was fun to show off to the locals “OH SHIFT!” was fun to show off to the locals at the @the_automobile_show a couple weeks back. Still available for purchase, send me a DM if interested.
OH SHIFT! — New piece for the @the_automobile_sh OH SHIFT! — New piece for the @the_automobile_show this Thursday. Come see/buy some art from some awesome local artists. 825 SE Madison, 6pm-late.
Netherwhirl is the first art piece I have incorpor Netherwhirl is the first art piece I have incorporated motion into. It consists of five layered acm panels resting on a set of 3D printed idlers and gears controlled by a stepper motor and some simple Arduino code. There are stationary light rings in between the panels which have a stream of always new, live generative effects mapped and output to the LEDs via @TouchDesigner. 

There were a lot of tricky spots and challenges with this project, and I have a long list of things I would change If I made it again. But at the same time, it does exactly what I envisioned so that counts as a success to me. 

It is still on display right now at @heathmanportland for the @portlandwinterlightfestival if you feel inclined to see it for yourself.

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#touchdesigner #ledmapping #dmx #sacn #pdxwlf #lightfestival #ws2812b #digitalledstrip #leddesign #cncrouter #rgbled #rgb #lighttunnel #artinstallation #modernlighting #adressableleds #lightingdesign #lightart #plexiglass #cnc  #lightinstallation #leds #woodworking #pdx
Chromatic Vortex is back again and on display at @ Chromatic Vortex is back again and on display at @jupiterhotel for the @portlandwinterlightfestival. Come out tonight or any night this week to check it out!
Meet Netherwhirl — the newest addition to the fa Meet Netherwhirl — the newest addition to the family. It will be on display starting tonight at @heathmanportland for the @portlandwinterlightsfestival so go check it out!
Whether the lights are on or off, this baby shines Whether the lights are on or off, this baby shines. 😎
Most of my projects start with what materials I al Most of my projects start with what materials I already have around and what construction methods I want to explore. From there I will go on to play with design and form. The process for this piece was a little bit backwards. I was inspired by this op-art style wavy pattern, and from there spent most of my time figuring out what methods and materials could really make it pop. I kept the masking on the acrylic through the whole process so I never got to take a peek at what it would actually look like until it was finished. When I finally saw it, I was legitimately surprised at how good it looked and was very pleased with my decisions.

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#rgb #rgbleds #ledfixture #addressableleds #artinstallation #ws2812b #wled #arduino #esp32 #acrylicengraving #modernlighting #ledfixture #sonya7iii #productdesign #homedecor #plexiglass #brushedaluminum #light #sculpture #modernart #museumquality #lightart #lightsculpture #lightingdesign
Prototype for a new piece. Next steps: motorize, e Prototype for a new piece. Next steps: motorize, enlarge, and illuminate.
Having a beaming time exploring illuminated wood g Having a beaming time exploring illuminated wood grain patterns lately.
A 43,000 LED floor is pretty cool even when it’s A 43,000 LED floor is pretty cool even when it’s not a ball pit. Or at least I think so. 🤷🏻‍♂️

I used @touchdesigner to create all the effects, virtually map each pixel for a real-time visual preview, and send live data via sACN to an @advatek controller. 

This LED ball pit is a permanent installation by @matchlessbuilds at @letshopscotch in SE Portland.
Dream project alert! Recently an opportunity arose Dream project alert! Recently an opportunity arose to be a part of the new immersive art experience @letshopscotch. Working as the designated engineer under the amazing @matchlessbuilds I had the pleasure of designing the area and programming over 43,000 LEDS to create this illuminated ball pit as a permanent installation.

Hopscotch is opening their new location in Portland to the public TOMORROW! There are many other LED experiences and interactive rooms to explore as well, so go check it out!
Ride the wave 🌊 Ride the wave 🌊
I know you like these curves. 😏 I know you like these curves. 😏
Really loving how light catches this piece. Really loving how light catches this piece.
I did lots of experimentation with this piece, fro I did lots of experimentation with this piece, from parametric surface generation in Grasshopper to some resin-plywood stock material creation. I wasn’t sure how well this idea would turn out, but I’m glad I went for it.
If only CNC milling was this fast in real life… If only CNC milling was this fast in real life…
Same LED wall, new tricks. #clubhilk I created so Same LED wall, new tricks. #clubhilk

I created some effects in @TouchDesigner which can be controlled in real-time with a MIDI controller and exported via DMX to the LED wall I built. Knobs and sliders can change variables such as rotation, speed, hue, scale, and distortion, to name a simple few. This is just scratching the surface—the possibilities are truly endless, so stay tuned for more later.
Leveling up my CNC woodworking once again with thi Leveling up my CNC woodworking once again with this hardwood replica of a bubble level. Modeled in SolidWorks and programmed for the CNC in Fusion360.
From the computer to reality 🤘🏼 Tonight is From the computer to reality 🤘🏼 

Tonight is the last official night of the @portlandwinterlightfestival so make your way downtown to check this out on 6th and Alder!
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