Colorful Catalysts
Let the waves of the Belousov–Zhabotinsky reaction wash over you in this real time mimic of the algorithm. Interacting with the midi controller reveals different algorithmic variations. This piece has been projected onto the windows of the south tower of the University Bridge for the last few months to brighten up travelers’ evening commute, as well as making appearances at venues around Seattle. Made in TouchDesigner.
Spawn Scape
Jump into life under the University Bridge with this 3d model of daily salmon spawning counts, interact with the custom salmon keyboard to switch between last year’s Chinook, Coho and Sockeye counts, and control the school with a joystick, visualizing the total count for each day of last year’s spawn. Made in TouchDesigner.
Weather Synthesis
Drawing from live weather data, transforming meteorological information into a multisensory experience. Users become enveloped in the ever-changing atmospheric conditions surrounding the University Bridge, from cloud cover to rainfall and wind speed fostering a deeper connection to the immediate environment.