SAO lapel pin experiments

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

Pathlighter PCB

The Pathlighter PCB, initially known as the Glow Club PCB, is a wearable piece of PCB art crafted for the community. It serves

EMF sensor badge

This is a work in progress for the EMF sensor badge workshop. This PCB is an electromagnetic frequency sensing circuit that le

Sonic Textiles

Exploring textiles as a medium for interactive art, I aimed to design pieces that were not only aesthetically pleasing but als

Interactive Twister Music Hackathon

In this project, I explored the intersection of collaborative creation and interactive technology. My role involved conceptual

Dynacontroller

The Dynamandala will be on display Feb 2-3 & 9-10, 6–10 PM for the Portland Winter Lights Festival. Click for more info.

Sonic Wear: Soft Speaker Workshop

This workshop delved into the intricacies of speaker technology, with a special emphasis on the construction of soft speakers.

‘Tech as Art’ case study for the National Endowment for the Arts

In a collaborative effort with the National Endowment for the Arts, I contributed as a key case study to a comprehensive resea

Trashprinter: Revolutionizing Large-Scale 3D Printing with Shredded Plastic

The Trashprinter is a large format 3D printer that prints directly with shredded waste plastic.  It reduces the dependency o

Trash Hackers Collective

Trash Hackers Collective emerged as a grassroots initiative dedicated to pioneering new methods of repurposing discarded plast

Flaming Lips interactive LED sculptures

In a collaborative venture with Wayne Coyne of the Flaming Lips, we embarked on an ongoing project to create a series of sound

Sensing the world with Pure Data: MIDI Workshop

This workshop delved into the integration of sensors as inputs for modulating Pure Data.  Over the course of a 2 part series

Exploring Soft Circuitry Workshop

In this workshop, participants were immersed in the fundamental design principles essential for crafting soft circuitry. The s

Cascade Fab Lab

In 2017, I had the honor of being recruited as the STEAM Coordinator for the Fab Lab academic makerspace at Portland Community

Interactive LED Touch Wall

In 2017 I was asked to create an interactive installation for the Array Festival in Dallas, Tx.  I wanted to create a wall-ha

4MS Company

From 2016-2018 I worked at 4MS Company.  My main initiatives were revamping their inventory system, PCB layout design, and p

Monolith Synth

For the 2017 Bay Area Maker Faire, I helped create an interactive synthesizer for Paul Stoffregen, the creator of Teensy Micr

Interactive Wind Chime Installation: An Audio Collaborative Project

In 2018, I collaborated with Thomas Hudson to develop the audio content for his wind chime project, working alongside several

Flaming Lips Oscillator

I was commissioned by Wayne Coyne of the Flaming Lips to build a custom-designed light-reactive sculptural instrument, which w

Designing Analog Audio Electronics Workshop

During this workshop, I introduce students to the fundamentals of designing audio circuits, specifically focusing on CMOS ICs

LED matrix video wall installation

Circuit Breaker collaborative art show at TWU

#lovebomb interactive twitter LED map

Digital Mirror

  The Digital Mirror is a reflection of oneself distorted through the lens of technology.  We see the essence of self th

Digital Dallas/Tech Week interactive install: Dance Wall

Dallas Observer article about my work

 

Exploring Analog Electronics Workshop

In this workshop, students embarked on the journey of creating their first interactive audio circuit. They began by assembling

Oil and Cotton Electronic workshop

Digital Dallas/Tech Week interactive install: Interactive furniture

drc//erc

Drc//Erc is the dark ambient collaboration of Darcy Neal and Erin Cooper. Performance during Pink Noise II, curated by Sarah T

Signal Culture Residency

 

led mirror gift for the Dallas Makerspace

Early Electronics Works

ULNAE

Ulnae was a captivating fusion of performance art and music, born from the collaborative talents of Darcy Neal, a cellist and

Solo music of Darcy Neal

Always experimental.  Constantly performative. Frequent soundscapes.  Rarely beats. More tracks on Bandcamp   Darcy Nea

Bludded Head

I performed electric cello with Bludded Head for their first two albums while living in Tx. “Avid performer of epic doo

LadyBrains Press

LadyBrain Studio Begins…

Mecca Design and Production

Arduino Robotics workshop

XioiX

XIOIX was a unique performance art collaboration between Darcy Neal, Lily Taylor, and Haultaine III. Our collective works delv

Commissioned Lighting Installation for the MAC Gallery

Perot Museum Electronics workshop

Currents: New Media Santa Fe Installation Assistance

Stipend for bronze casting

PGH Artist Residency ’13

In early 2013, my artistic journey led me to a writers residency in Pittsburgh, PA, where I dedicated my time to developing in

Discrete TV-B-Gone

Artist in Residence: 2BD

Animatronic Dinosaur and Insect Fabrication

From 2008 to 2013, I held the position of Senior Artist and Art Director’s Assistant at Billings Productions, also known

early fine art works

My original mediums of choice were ceramics and painting.  I was adamant about working with ceramics because I felt that it w