John Santos
BIOGRAPHY
John Santos is an Interactive Digital Media Artist, whose work focuses on transforming the way we look at art through immersive and interactive experiences. Fascinated by the idea of converging technology and human interaction, he creates artworks that blur the boundaries between the physical and digital realms. John invite viewers to actively participate in the creation of the artwork and become collaborators in the artistic process, transforming passive observation into dynamic engagements.
His goal as an interactive artist is to create artworks that inspire wonder and curiosity, encouraging viewers to explore new ways of seeing and interacting with the world around them. By utilizing the creative potential of different technologies, John aim’s to create artworks that are not just observed, but experienced, leaving a lasting impression on those who encounter them.
John’s work has been exhibited in San Jose State Spartan Day, San Jose State’s Gallery, Subzero Festival in Downtown San Jose, and Makerfaire.
Check out more of John Santos's work!
Static Noise
John Santos, Static Noise, Interactive Projection Mapping, MadMapper, San Jose State Spartan Day 2023
Static Noise is An immersive and interactive projection project that utilizes Kinect sensors to track and interpret body movements in real-time. Random dancing dot pixel patterns are projected on the wall, only revealing their true complexity when a viewer steps forward, allowing the kinect to capture their silhouette.
INterkinect
John Santos, Interkinect, Interactive Projection Mapping, TouchDesigner, Downtown San Jose Sub-Zero Festival 2023
Interkinect is an Interactive projection mapping project for the Sub-Zero Festival in downtown San Jose. The project utilizes the kinect’s infrared sensors and TouchDesigner nodes to track and capture people's motions to be projected on a tent wall.
Look Beyond
John Santos, Look Beyond, Projection Mapping, MadMapper, San Jose State Black Gallery, 2023
An immersive experience using light, shadow, and dimensionality, encouraging viewers to “Look Beyond” traditional art. Look Beyond highlights the transition from winter to spring with the use of papers and cardboard boxes as canvas for projection mapping pieces.