I will be in the gallery to answer questions and show my installations at all of the above dates and times!
Embarking on a creative journey inspired by my time in residence in the South tower of the University Bridge, this exhibition encompasses six unique immersive experiences that delve into the intricate balance between the bridge’s stark industrial architecture and the natural world, inviting viewers to perceive the bridge not merely as a structure but as a harmonious intersection of human ingenuity and the surrounding ecosystem.
The first piece visually interprets daily salmon spawning counts, as users interact with a custom salmon keyboard to switch between last year’s Chinook, Coho and Sockeye counts, a 3d model of the fish school controlled by a joystick helps the user visualize the total count for each day, translating raw numbers into an understandable visual representation.
The second installation draws 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.
Continuing the exploration of the bridge’s ecosystem, the third installation delves into the microscopic world beneath its foundations. Inspired by kayak expeditions collecting water samples from directly under the bridge, this interactive piece allows users to identify and interact with various plankton and invertebrate species. It serves as a celebration of the unseen life thriving beneath the surface—a reminder of the intricate ecosystems that coexist with our urban structures.
In a more playful installation I have a leap motion controller hooked to a particle system representation of the bridge. The user can make a fist over the controller and operate the bridge to let sailboats and barges through.
This installation was inspired by my time spent in the bridge tower. The algorithmically generated interactive visualizations mimic the BZ Reaction. Users become co-creators, shaping the evolving patterns and forms on display using a midi controller. This installation serves as a departure from the specific narratives of the bridge, allowing for a more open-ended exploration of the interplay between algorithms and aesthetic expression.
I will be in the gallery to answer questions and show my installations at all of the above dates and times!
Embarking on a creative journey inspired by my time in residence in the South tower of the University Bridge, this exhibition encompasses six unique immersive experiences that delve into the intricate balance between the bridge’s stark industrial architecture and the natural world, inviting viewers to perceive the bridge not merely as a structure but as a harmonious intersection of human ingenuity and the surrounding ecosystem.
The first piece visually interprets daily salmon spawning counts, as users interact with a custom salmon keyboard to switch between last year’s Chinook, Coho and Sockeye counts, a 3d model of the fish school controlled by a joystick helps the user visualize the total count for each day, translating raw numbers into an understandable visual representation.
The second installation draws 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.
Continuing the exploration of the bridge’s ecosystem, the third installation delves into the microscopic world beneath its foundations. Inspired by kayak expeditions collecting water samples from directly under the bridge, this interactive piece allows users to identify and interact with various plankton and invertebrate species. It serves as a celebration of the unseen life thriving beneath the surface—a reminder of the intricate ecosystems that coexist with our urban structures.
In a more playful installation I have a leap motion controller hooked to a particle system representation of the bridge. The user can make a fist over the controller and operate the bridge to let sailboats and barges through.
This installation was inspired by my time spent in the bridge tower. The algorithmically generated interactive visualizations mimic the BZ Reaction. Users become co-creators, shaping the evolving patterns and forms on display using a midi controller. This installation serves as a departure from the specific narratives of the bridge, allowing for a more open-ended exploration of the interplay between algorithms and aesthetic expression.
The station is conveniently located where the Downtown Central Business District, Pioneer Square, and the Chinatown / International District all meet (on Jackson Street between 3rd and 4th Avenues South).
There are multiple options for reaching the station using public transit:
● The Sounder regional commuter train stops at the station, as do all of Amtrak’s national and international lines.
● The Link Light Rail stops at the International District Station, one block east of the station.
● Many King County Metro Bus lines pass within a block of the station, including 1, 7, 36, 14.
Where do I park?
There are multiple paid garages and parking lots in the neighborhood, as well as street parking.