Ending 2025 with a working prototype of one of the last circuits I needed to design for my new book! This is a light following bot, inspired by #beambot designs. Unlike similar bots, this uses the solar panels as both power supply and sensor. #solarpunk #solar #solarart #kineticart #robot #ecoart

Learn about solar power art while helping me user test projects for my new book this winter! In person in NYC and remote options are available! Sign up here: forms.gle/xrj4bHsyVEoJ... #solar #soundart #diy #solarart #solarpower #ecoart #electronicart #sculpture #energy #diy #climate #climateart

#solar #kinetic #sculpture #choaticmotion #solarart #kineticart #solarpower

Working on some new merch ideas (when I should be doing real work)... Another remixed Pettibon album cover... #merch #solarpunk #sonicyouth #solarpower #solarpostpunk

I've been reworking my #solar record player project to include in my upcoming book. It's getting close! Really distorted, but still musical enough to easily know what it should sound like. The circuit and mechanism isn't too bad either! #solarart #solarpunk #solarpower

I've been finalizing the projects for my new book of #solarpower art tutorials. This is an optical disc sequencer, included in the #soundart chapter. (The book should be available sometime in 2026)

I'm recruiting participants for a paid demand response user experience study in NYC! A demand response event is a 4-hour period of time in the summer where electricity usage is high and the utility offers to pay energy consumers to turn off appliances. More info at
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We've got 4 in-person #solarpower art workshops in NYC this summer! More info and tickets at www.eventbrite.com/e/solar-powe...

Taught by @alexnathanson.bsky.social

#solarart #solar #pv #solardesign #solareducation #climate #ecoart #offgrid #der #diy #solarpunk #drawbot #noise #soundart

Great turnout for the opening of this year's Solar Biennale at Mudac!

I made this functioning solar panel mosaic in 2017 and barely exhibited it, so I'm particularly happy for it to be in this year's Solar Biennale at Mudac.

Every time I return to it my feelings about it change. Unfortunately, it feels more relevant than ever.

Book sale!!! Are you a student, educator, or climate activist? We're offering a 30% discount on paper back copies of A History of Solar Power Art and Design by @alexnathanson.bsky.social Email or DM us to request a code
#solar #solarpunk #solarart #climate #ecoart #soundart #mediaart #wearables #diy

Taught a couple of #solar #drawingmachine workshops and gave an artist talk at Wash U this week!
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#solar #solarart #solarpunk #solardesign #solaraesthetics

Today's the day! We're now officially selling our 50 watt #solar panel window mount system! Designed for renters with double-hung windows between 22"-36.5" wide. Free shipping for early adopters! Link in bio! #solarpower #solardesign #energy #der #climate #energytransition #pv #nyc #windowsolar

I made this 6v solar cell mosaic piece back in 2017 and coincidentally I had to pack it up this week to be shown for the first time in a major show... #solar #mediaart #thismachinekillsfascists

Look, grist! (I mean content)
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A recent #solar sounder experiment with a VCO. #noise #solarart #solardesign #soundart #analogsynth #synth

Another user test of our 50 watt solar panel mount, designed for renters! This system is charging a 200Wh battery. Interested in a solar panel for your apartment? Join the wait list for early discounted access. Link in bio
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#renter #apartment #solar #nyc #brooklyn #solarpower #energy #climate