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Coming from a family of artisans, Loveland, Colorado artist Aaron Ristau has a fascination for creating kinetic light sculpture with plasma illumination technologies that blend nostalgic aesthetics with modern function.

My latest sculpture completion “Voltage Regulator”

on October 4, 2018

I love this one!

Make Magazine feature

on June 29, 2016

Super excited to report we are in the latest issue of Make magazine for our Tesla coil light sculpture from NOCO Mini Maker Fair 2015. Joe Pawelski is the brains behind the Tesla coil. Alanna Brake was our very talented photographer. http://makezine.com/2016/06/29/plasma-play/

“Lens Centering Machine” Light sculpture by Aaron Ristau

on June 9, 2016

Sometimes I come across a piece of antiquated technology that I instantly know will make a great light sculpture. Watch the video! The original devise was a Lens Centering Machine made by American Optical. The Animated Luminaria is filled with Xenon.

My exhibit this weekend at the Loveland, Colorado feed and Grain building

on June 23, 2012

I LOVE seeing my art in this space!

Aaron Ristau’s -MetalMaus- sculptural wireless mouse

on October 15, 2011

Two shows curated by Bruce Rosenbaum of SteamPuffin.com: “Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation,” opening October 31, Waltham, MA, and “Mobilis in Mobili: An Exhibition of Steampunk Art & Appliance” opening November 12, Wooster Street Social Club, NYC. include—MetalMaus—recent additions to my series of augmented wireless mice.