Portfolio

2025. Improbo Cœptis is a radio-controlled mixed-media sculpture in the form of the pyramid from the back of the US one dollar bill. The slogan “Improbo Cœptis” is a play on “Annuit Cœptis” seen above the pyramid on the back of the dollar bill. “Annuit Cœptis” means “he/she/it [presumably God/Providence] approves the undertakings” while “Improbo… Read more: Improbo Cœptis

2021. The Simpsons Colonoscopy Party is an interactive electromechanical experience built by me and Jeffrey Larson. It is a one-of-a-kind machine in a stand-up arcade game format. The player acts as doctor giving Homer Simpson a colonoscopy. It’s better to think of it more as a ride than a game. Like a real colonoscopy, it’s… Read more: The Simpsons Colonoscopy Party

2024. Manifold is a suspended, motorized kinetic sculpture inspired by rigid origami forms. The piece consists of tessellated parallelogram mirrored panels connected by hinges in zig-zag rows. The motorized structure slowly undulates, expands, and contracts as it reflects its surrounding trees and greenery. At night, lights illuminate the structure to create a disco-ball effect. An… Read more: Manifold

2022, 3’x2’x2’, wood, metal, mirror, servo, LEDs A kinetic light sculpture. Mirrored hexagons replicate patterns in undulating animation. Exhibited at Chain Gang group art show at Passable in 2022.

2023 – ongoing. Root Chakra is both a collection of physical artifacts and a work of performance and interpretation that accompanies them. The main artifact is the aura camera. This is a real, functioning optical device that captures colorful aura images on to instant-camera film in the same manner as commercial aura cameras costing tens… Read more: Root Chakra

2024. Cherry branches, motor, brass. Promise is a kinetic sculpture mimicking the motion of a bird’s wing.

2025. As part of a collaboration with Future Arts, Seattle Interactive Media Lab, and Infinite Spaces, I created an alternative game controller for a digital mini-golf experience. Players nudge the fixed ball with their putter to move the matching colored ball on the screen. Exhibited at Smash Putt 2025.

2023. Arborealis is a light and sound installation designed to be presented in the forest at night. The piece uses Very Low Frequency recordings of atmospheric radio noise, along with synchronized lights against a background of trees to create an entrancing and meditative atmosphere. The plaque reads: These sounds are recordings of Very Low Frequency… Read more: Arborealis

2023. An interactive sign for a rotating public art display. The artwork changes multiple times per week. The electronic sign allows the name of the artwork, year, and medium to be updated easily by changing values in a Google Spreadsheet, which is synced wirelessly to the sign. The arcade button allows members of the public… Read more: Interactive Sign with “Like” Button

Ongoing. Since 2022 I have create a number of custom printed circuit board kits to teach basic soldering skills, and have used these as the foundation of workshops I have taught.

2022. As part of this collaborative project with Totally Legit, I created the lights and electronics for That-a-way, a large-scale Mutant Vehicle for Burning Man 2022.

2023. Disposable vapes contain pretty decent rechargeable lithium ion batteries. The fact that these devices are disposable is a disgrace – you should not buy them and they should be illegal. But that’s not the world we live in so what can you do with this abundant free resource? I taught a series of workshops… Read more: Disposable Vape Battery Reuse project

2021. Aluminum, electronics. Exhibited at Chandelier Dreams, Passable, 2021 and at Lusio 2021.

2019, 8’x4’x4’, wood, optics, motors, LEDs, sculpting clay, miscellaneous found objects  Created with Jeffrey Larson. The piece appears at first as a microscope with controls set on a large table. Looking through the eyepiece the viewer realizes there is much more than meets the eye. Hidden inside the table are multiple model worlds which the… Read more: Pocket Optus

2017. A sculptural installation featuring light and interactive sound elements. Exhibited at Electric Sky 2017. Created in collaboration with Jeffrey Larson. The interactive sound elements were created by taking ultrasonic positional readings of people passing nearby and feeding in to a live MIDI synthesis program created for the installation.

2017. SOON is a microsite exhorting the viewer to consider their mortality and the legacy they will leave behind. Created in collaboration with Cierra Jade Gonzales.

Skill Shot is a pinball zine based in Seattle, publishing quarterly with a circulation of about 2500 printed issues. Skill Shot’s web presence includes a WordPress blog with multiple custom features: In addition to the web and mobile features I also contribute to layout of the zine in InDesign and also author a pinball-themed crossword… Read more: Skill Shot

2020. As part of Totally Legit’s Mask Maze at Covid House of Horrors, I created this motion-activated air blaster effect to “cough” on participants as they navigated the maze. This involved automating the firing of an off-the-shelf air vortex cannon toy. This device was painted matte black and hidden from the audience. It was activated… Read more: Air Blaster Haunted House Effect

2013. The Bird Box for Stand With Our Checkers, designed and launched in 48 hours, was a web-connected interactive hardware device to stimulate and react to discussion on Twitter. Built to withstand exposure to the elements and public crowds, this device provided live feedback to a protest crowd in Westlake Center in downtown Seattle.

WTF has McGinn Done? (WTFHMD) was a microsite promoting Mike McGinn’s accomplishments during his first term as mayor of Seattle. Inspiration for this project was drawn from the similar site from Obama’s first term. WTFHMD was an entirely static HTML/Javascript site with excellent performance. The site was designed and launched in 24 hours. Content was built… Read more: WTF has McGinn Done?

2014-2019. The En Plein Air Coffee Club (EPACC) was an informal gathering of cycle folk who like to drink coffee and play with camp stoves. Each week I posted directions to a new location for a Friday morning meeting. The emailed postings contained a brief essay on the history of the place we would be… Read more: En Plein Air Coffee Club

2014. The Bird Box for GreenDrinks is a web-connected interactive hardware device to stimulate and react to discussion on Twitter.

2013. The Bird Box for Smash Putt is a web-connected interactive hardware device to stimulate and react to discussion on Twitter. The Bird Box was designed to withstand a barroom atmosphere. This Bird Box was also used at the 2013 Seattle Mini Maker Faire.