Category: Portfolio Items

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.