Hi, I’m Mariah. I create real-time, interactive visuals in TouchDesigner—audio- and audience-reactive—so people don’t just watch; they play. I work across live A/V sets, layered-scrim stage installs, gallery exhibitions, and dance-floor/lounge activations for private events. See the case studies below for how these systems land in real spaces.
Kinect depth camera tracks guests; silhouettes and trails appear instantly. TouchDesigner patches with wedding-specific color palettes and imagery. Short-throw mapping for tight rooms; reads under mixed light. Quick setup; minimal footprint near the floor or DJ booth
A live A/V set that feels cohesive and easy to follow. Slope performs original electronic music while I run real-time visuals that stay synced to the set via TouchOSC, so drops, builds, and quiet sections land clearly. The rig is compact and fits on a small stage or in small rooms and the show leaves space for both seated listening and dance. We close with a short DJ segment where Slope plays a few tracks by other artists to keep the energy up and set the tone for the rest of the night.
Biomimicry and generative patterns emerge through a real-time audio reactive toolkit with spectrum analysis built in TouchDesigner, performed live to match varied audio. Five scrim planes and a short-throw projector create parallax and depth. Later in the night we switched to interactive mode, the same rig with a podium and controller so guests could immerse themselves in the visuals, learn more about the installation below!
Nature-inspired, generative systems informed by my University Bridge residency. Six audience-controlled installations help people connect to the data. Short-throw mapping and contrast tuning for mixed gallery light. Quick onboarding via tactile controllers; clear signage and prompts.