I create to summon light as living magic—mapping bodies, merging motion and form, bending time through intuition and vision.
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My work explores innovative ways of combining illustration, photography, and motion graphics through a Buddhist perspective. I focus on abstract, non-linear imagery that emphasizes pattern, tonality, and perceptual depth over realism. My photo stills emerge from a four-directional body-mapping projection system developed for live performance. Recently, I spent over a year evolving my practice by integrating new technologies into my creative process.
Where do you find inspiration?My work is informed by long-term Buddhist practice, shaping perceptually concise yet immersive experiences that engage the viewer’s intellect and curiosity. I work intuitively with composition, emotion, and dynamic form, while integrating advanced media systems such as synchronized multi-projector laser environments. I use AI selectively as a technical research tool to refine these systems, maintaining a human-centered creative process.
What would you do with $25,000?$25,000 would fund the creation of a new immersive performance using four-directional body-mapping projection. Resources would support laser projection systems, content development, and rehearsal time to refine choreography and synchronization. The project expands access to innovative, perception-based art, offering audiences a unique fusion of movement, light, and multidimensional visual experience.
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