TECHNICAL ARTS
My passion for art and technology grew simultaneously as I learned woodworking, laser cutting, vinyl cutting, and engineering while also learning digital art, video editing, and calligraphy. Combining my passions often led to some novel projects and unique experiences.
MUSIC MACHINE
Starting with an infrared sensor, triggering the motor, the system
spins to create music on the xylophone and drum. With custom
parts, a circuit, a gear system, and a custom structure, this music
machine won the prestigious Destination Imagination Renaissance
award and landed on the front page.
KINETIC SCULPTURE
The kinetic sculpture was built to be completely mechanical, working
like car pistons. Behind the seemingly simple pulsating hearts was a
complex systems of custom designed parts working together to create
the effect. Each rotation of the rod, different circles pushed different
dowels with hearts forward and were brought back with tension.
"COLLAPSING" ROOM
This 3D dimension room is not just mimicking a cell but it was meant
to self-destruct triggered by a magnet. Integrating seemingly stable
props in the room to fall, collapse, and crumble by one reed switch.
Using a closed and open reed switch which connected to 2 motors
and an electro-magnet caused the chandelier to collapse, desk to
fall, and fireplace to crumble.
6FT X 2FT x 6FT STAGE
I have built many backdrops and set peices, but none quite like this
one. Wanting to depcit the place between life and death, limbo, this
6ft tall stage held up to 6 people, had a proscenium, and could be
collapsed to fit through a standard door. Using in total of ~150 ft of
wood, 200 screws, and a true deep dive into engineering principles.
GIFT GIVING & MERCHANDISE
I love handmade gift giving, especially in a world where time is our
most valuable currency. Laser cutting trophies for my robotics
seniors, custom hoodies for my Destination Imagination teammates,
a custom tree stump sign for my high school teacher, and custom
picture frames for my mom away on a trip.
VIDEO EDITING
With competitions moving online during the COVID-19 Pandemic,
I was thrown into the world of video editing in Adobe Premiere Pro.
Now whether it is editing appreciation videos for my loved ones,
making documentaries, or montage videos, my skills of what I can
do in Premiere Pro continue to grow.