art. tech. workshops.
I have been building a new series of art PCBs (printed circuit boards) that can be worn either as an SAO (simple add-on), or a
The Pathlighter PCB, initially known as the Glow Club PCB, is a wearable piece of PCB art crafted for the community. It serves
The EMF Explorer Badge is an electromagnetic frequency sensing circuit that lets you listed to the world of hidden elec
Exploring textiles as a medium for interactive art, I aimed to design pieces that were not only aesthetically pleasing but als
In this project, I explored the intersection of collaborative creation and interactive technology. My role involved conceptual
The DynaMandala is an interactive 3D visual synthesizer built inside of Unreal Engine, with the visual modulations controlled
This workshop delved into the intricacies of speaker technology, with a special emphasis on the construction of soft speakers.
In a collaborative effort with the National Endowment for the Arts, I contributed as a key case study to a comprehensive resea
The Trashprinter represents a pioneering leap in sustainable 3D printing technology. It is a large-format printer that prints
Trash Hackers Collective emerged as a grassroots initiative dedicated to pioneering new methods of repurposing discarded plast
In a collaborative venture with Wayne Coyne of the Flaming Lips, we embarked on an ongoing project to create a series of sound
This workshop delved into the integration of sensors as inputs for modulating Pure Data. Over the course of a 2 part series
In this workshop, participants were immersed in the fundamental design principles essential for crafting soft circuitry. The s
In 2017, I had the honor of being recruited as the STEAM Coordinator for the Fab Lab academic makerspace at Portland Community
In 2017 I was asked to create an interactive installation for the Array Festival in Dallas, Tx. I wanted to create a wall-ha
From 2016-2018 I worked at 4MS Company. My main initiatives were revamping their inventory system, PCB layout design, and p
For the 2017 Bay Area Maker Faire, I helped create an interactive synthesizer for Paul Stoffregen, the creator of Teensy Micr
In 2018, I collaborated with Thomas Hudson to develop the audio content for his wind chime project, working alongside several
I was commissioned by Wayne Coyne of the Flaming Lips to build a custom-designed light-reactive sculptural instrument, which w
During this workshop, I introduce students to the fundamentals of designing audio circuits, specifically focusing on CMOS ICs
The Digital Mirror is a reflection of oneself distorted through the lens of technology. We see the essence of self th
In this workshop, students embarked on the journey of creating their first interactive audio circuit. They began by assembling
Drc//Erc is the dark ambient collaboration of Darcy Neal and Erin Cooper. Performance during Pink Noise II, curated by Sarah T
Ulnae was a captivating fusion of performance art and music, born from the collaborative talents of Darcy Neal, a cellist and
Always experimental. Constantly performative. Frequent soundscapes. Rarely beats. More tracks on Bandcamp Darcy Nea
I performed electric cello with Bludded Head for their first two albums while living in Tx. “Avid performer of epic doo
XIOIX was a unique performance art collaboration between Darcy Neal, Lily Taylor, and Haultaine III. Our collective works delv
In early 2013, my artistic journey led me to a writers residency in Pittsburgh, PA, where I dedicated my time to developing in
From 2008 to 2013, I held the position of Senior Artist and Art Director’s Assistant at Billings Productions, also known
My original mediums of choice were ceramics and painting. I was adamant about working with ceramics because I felt that it w