The Art of Hes

Stooki Sound Afterparty // Projection Mapping

hesart⚡️ — Sun, 16 Feb 2025 17:00:04 GMT

Stooki Sound Afterparty // Projection Mapping

Projector, MadMapper, VDMX5 [2015]

For the Official Stooki Sound Afterparty in Boulder, CO, I took the unconventional venue of a kitchen on The Hill and transformed it into an immersive environment for Toybox and Tesfa’s performances.

The space was custom-mapped with projections that interacted seamlessly with the surroundings, turning the kitchen into a dynamic, visual landscape. I added retrofitted props to deepen the visual experience, giving the projections a multi-dimensional quality. This innovative approach created a unique atmosphere, enhancing the performance while blurring the lines between physical space and digital art.

Recap Video
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CC x Dromas 'Spring Release Party'…

hesart⚡️ — Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:47:10 GMT

CC x Dromas 'Spring Release Party' // Live Event

Boulder Vapor House [2015]

In the spring of 2015, I co-hosted a release event for Conscious Collections and Dromas Apparel, overseeing promotion, marketing, and event organization. The event drew hundreds of attendees, creating an energetic and engaging atmosphere.

I curated a lineup of artists and DJs for live entertainment and organized a silent auction that raised funds for a local NGO. Additionally, I designed a unique archway installation within the space and incorporated live projections to enhance the visual experience. The event was a success, receiving positive feedback from attendees and contributing to both brands’ visibility.

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"Pizza Box"

hesart⚡️ — Sat, 08 Feb 2025 17:12:02 GMT

"Pizza Box"

Ink [2015]

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"Untitled Avocado"

hesart⚡️ — Fri, 31 Jan 2025 14:52:12 GMT

"Untitled Avocado"

Acrylic on canvas. 14" x 11" [2015]
Collaboration with Allison Urali.

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"Lavender Falls"

hesart⚡️ — Fri, 31 Jan 2025 02:10:37 GMT

"Lavender Falls"

Acrylic on canvas. 8" x 12" [2015]

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"Light Pollution" // Group Exhibition + Projection Mapping

hesart⚡️ — Mon, 27 Jan 2025 04:11:56 GMT

"Light Pollution" // Group Exhibition + Projection Mapping

Projector, MadMapper, Final Cut Pro X. 100' x 40' [2015]

Light Pollution was a digital media group exhibition focused on the impact lights have on our natural landscape. Several projections were mapped around the Engineering Complex on the CU Boulder campus, with my work being displayed on the tallest spire.

Full artist statement can be found below:

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CU Visual Arts Complex // Group Projection…

hesart⚡️ — Mon, 27 Jan 2025 03:12:05 GMT

CU Visual Arts Complex // Group Projection Mapping

Projector, MadMapper, VDMX5 [2015]

In 2015, the CU Digital Media class transformed the Visual Arts Complex in Boulder, Colorado, by creating a large-scale group projection. My individual projections were mapped to the columns and bricks front and center of the building, blending with others to form a visually striking display.

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711 Boulder // Projection Mapping

hesart⚡️ — Sun, 26 Jan 2025 23:27:55 GMT

711 Boulder // Projection Mapping

Projector, MadMapper, VDMX5 [2015]

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"Green Geology"

hesart⚡️ — Fri, 24 Jan 2025 02:51:35 GMT

"Green Geology"

Rock [2015]
Part of the 'Stacked' Series

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"Organimetal"…

hesart⚡️ — Thu, 23 Jan 2025 05:53:11 GMT

"Organimetal"

Sheet Metal, Rivets. 12” x 11” x 18”. [2015]

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Organimetal examines the paradoxical relationship between human industry and the natural world, reflecting on humanity’s dual role as both creator and disruptor. This work fuses bold industrial materials, such as sheet metal and rivets, with an organic form, evoking the tension between the rigid, mechanical qualities of human innovation and the fluid, unpredictable patterns of nature.

At the heart of this sculpture lies a critique of the way human industry often seeks to dominate the natural world while still drawing inspiration from it.

The form’s flowing, natural curves juxtapose the cold, utilitarian surface of the metal, highlighting this inherent contradiction. The industrial materials, traditionally associated with mass production and control, are reimagined here as part of a delicate, organic structure, prompting viewers to question the impact of industry on the Earth.

This sculpture serves as both an artistic exploration and a personal milestone. It represents my second foray into metalworking and the first piece to ignite my love for the medium. As viewers engage with Organimetal, they are encouraged to reflect on their own perceptions of progress, balance, and the unintended consequences of our attempts to shape the world around us.

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"Untitled Sound Sculpture"…

hesart⚡️ — Thu, 23 Jan 2025 05:43:09 GMT

"Untitled Sound Sculpture"

Sheet metal, rivets. 8" x 8" x 48" [2015]

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"Mask Off"

hesart⚡️ — Thu, 23 Jan 2025 04:31:28 GMT

"Mask Off"

Ink [2015]

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"Belacol"

hesart⚡️ — Thu, 23 Jan 2025 04:27:12 GMT

"Belacol"

Ink [2015]

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"Geo Wars"

hesart⚡️ — Sun, 19 Jan 2025 19:23:29 GMT

"Geo Wars"

Ink [2015]

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"Nectala"

hesart⚡️ — Wed, 15 Jan 2025 05:58:00 GMT

"Nectala"

Ink (digitized). [2015]

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"A Line Made by Walking"

hesart⚡️ — Mon, 13 Jan 2025 00:21:48 GMT

"A Line Made by Walking"

Dirt. Boulder, CO [2015]

“A Line Made By Walking” (2015) is a site-specific piece created in Boulder, CO, where my body weight etched a temporary line into the earth. This work pays homage to Richard Long’s seminal 1967 piece, where a simple act of walking through the landscape left a profound trace. In my version, the line created by my movement forces the viewer to engage with the impermanence of human intervention on the land. The project prompts a reflection on the subtle yet lasting impacts we have on the environment, even through seemingly minimal actions.

As part of my larger “Rockway” project, this case study explores the concept of ‘line’ in both literal and metaphorical ways. The line is not just a physical mark, but also a representation of time, movement, and the dialogue between the body and the land. Walking, in this context, becomes a way of marking time—an act that is as ephemeral as the mark it leaves behind. The work questions the tension between permanence and transience, asking the viewer to consider how we interact with the land, both intentionally and unknowingly, and how those interactions leave traces that may soon fade but never completely disappear.

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