Maker Spotlight

We highlight different makers from our broad community to show you the faces and stories behind the projects. Meet all the amazing people featured in Maker Spotlight below.

Michael Walsh’s Solo Exhibition is now Open at the Mirus Gallery

Michael Walsh’s Solo Exhibition is now Open at the Mirus Gallery

Michael Walsh was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and is currently based in Oakland, California. The artist’s utilization of metal fabrication/casting, CAD, Virtual Reality modeling, and 3D printing create a unique approach to sculpture making. Michael has participated in both Pittsburgh Mini Maker Faire and Maker Faire Bay Area. In 2015, at the Pittsburgh Mini Maker Faire, he and a crew did a live metal casting demonstration, and at Maker Faire Bay Area 2016, his Cosmic Carousel sculpture was a central focus of the event.

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Maker Spotlight: Rob Richards

While on the hunt for potential exhibits for Maker Faire Bay Area 2024, I found Rob Richards and his upcoming project, โ€œEchoes of the Heart,โ€ that he’s bringing to Burning Man 2024. Based in Los Angeles, CA, Rob is both a visual artist and an industrial engineer. โ€œEchoes of the Heartโ€ is ambitious โ€” a […]