Night Canopy: A Walk-in Music Instrument
Maker Faire Bay Area 2026
September 25th-27th
Exhibit
Music
Night Canopy is a room-sized musical instrument with hanging strands that respond to touch with sound. Step inside, brush a strand, and hear a loop or short sound join the music. Fluorescent strands glow under UV light beneath a reflective ceiling, inviting people to play together. The installation occupies approximately 8 × 8 ft.
Jenia Varavva
Jenia Varavva is a Bay Area maker, DJ, and software engineer who builds interactive installations with custom electronics, firmware, and sound. Night Canopy combines hand-built fluorescent strands, touch sensing, and music software into a room-sized instrument people can play together.
