Ascension AR
Maker Faire Bay Area 2026
September 25th-27th
Ascension AR is an 8-foot-tall mirrored glass pyramid (95” with riser) constructed from a precisely engineered two-way mirror system and internal LED panel, transforming the structure into a fully immersive, multi-dimensional kaleidoscope. At its core, projected geometric pattern imagery reflects infinitely within the pyramid, fractalizing light, color, and motion into ever-evolving symmetrical forms.
Through an interactive AR headset connected to a live 360-degree camera inside the sculpture, participants can virtually step inside the pyramid itself. Rather than observing from the outside, viewers are enveloped within the kaleidoscope—navigating shifting geometric lightscapes that respond in real time to perspective and movement. Each interaction generates a unique visual journey, dissolving the boundary between observer and artwork.
Ascension AR explores perception, transformation, and the infinite nature of self through reflection and illusion. It functions simultaneously as portal and mirror—inviting awe, introspection, and wonder as participants witness themselves unfold within luminous, endlessly recursive geometry.
Ascension has been exhibited at Art Basel 2024, PDXWLF, Reno Winter Light Festival, and Burning Man 2025.
Malice in Wonderland Studios
Malice in Wonderland Studios is a visionary art studio specializing in large-scale interactive mirror installations that explore light, reflection, and higher-dimensional geometry. Founded by Nicky Alice, the studio creates immersive sculptures such as the Tesseract series—designed to captivate audiences through infinite reflections and evolving LED environments. Exhibited internationally at festivals, museums, and private events, the work bridges art, science, and perception while integrating augmented reality experiences that allow viewers to step inside the artwork itself.
