TechArtICT

In May 2022 I founded TechArtICT, collective which creates and installs interactive and immersive artwork. TechArtICT features a rotating group of artists and engineers who collaborate, imagine then build innovative work at the intersection of engineering and art.

Cybergarden at Towne West Mall in Wichita
May, 2022

TechArtICT has created several installations regionally, including Cybergarden at Towne West Mall, Search for Solace at the Arnold Gallery, and Dreamgrass at Exploration Place. The group maintains its commitment to offering Wichita and surrounding areas high-quality immersive and interactive art experiences.

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