The Shrine
Shrine is a sculpture of 8 touch-sensitive paper LED lanterns, representing votive candles, a sculptural work involving themes of ritual, offering, intention, and transformation. A moving image of a stained glass window is projected on the wall behind them (and directly above). The participants are encouraged to make an offering and set an intention, and then "light" a candle (by touching the top with their finger). When they do so, a chime is played and the projection reacts. You may find more info on the project here.
Joe Palmieri
Born and raised in Las Vegas and now based in Oakland, CA, Joe Palmieri (he/him) combines a background in philosophy and religious studies with self-taught coding expertise to create thought-provoking digital animations, kinetic art, and interactive installations. After earning a BA from UC Berkeley, he delved into the world of JavaScript, Arduino, and TouchDesigner to bring his creative visions to life.
Committed to sustainability and ingenuity, Joe's recent works explore the artistic potential of upcycled, salvaged, and reused materials, crafting moving, interactive sculptures that challenge traditional notions of art. By highlighting the beauty and utility of unconventional materials, he invites audiences to re-imagine the possibilities of art-making and sustainability.
You may follow along @Joep.Art on Instagram.