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On working with randomness

On working with randomness

A seed isn't a plan — it's a starting condition. I've spent years learning to collaborate with chance rather than fight it. Here's what that actually looks like inside a live shader.

Liminal Spaces XR: a technical teardown

Liminal Spaces XR: a technical teardown

The XR piece I built for 032c took eight months, two failed prototypes, and one very patient gallerist. What I learned about depth estimation, occlusion, and presence.

The tools I actually use in 2026

The tools I actually use in 2026

Forget the trend posts. This is a realistic breakdown of my studio stack — what's replaced what, what I still can't quit, and the one $12/month app that changed everything.