FABRICATION · PLAY · PERFORMANCE

Animatronics
Puppets
Interactive Sculptures

Creatures, responsive objects, practical effects, soft robotics, performance design, and experimental fabrication.

Prototype Creature

workshop note

Objects become performers.

My work explores the overlap between sculpture, electronics, storytelling, mechanics, and play.

Servo Test

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selected work

Featured Builds

electronics fabrication performance

Fox Puppet

A creature performance puppet incorporating lightweight mechanics, articulated facial features, and interchangeable components.

Foam fabrication
Fur patterning
Cable mechanisms
Performance testing

sensors arduino

Interactive Sculpture

Responsive installation exploring movement, proximity, and audience interaction.

Physical computing
Embedded electronics
Sensor systems
Rapid prototyping

process

Creature Workbench

Materials

Foam
Fabric
Fur
Silicone
Wood

Electronics

Arduino
Servos
Sensors
LED Systems
Power Design

Fabrication

Pattern Making
3D Printing
Laser Cutting
Mold Making
Assembly

Performance

Puppetry
Interaction
Audience Response
Movement Design
Testing

Process & Production

Production Photo — early mechanism prototype

closing note

Building worlds one mechanism at a time.

Whether through puppetry, interactive systems, practical effects, or sculpture, my work is driven by curiosity, play, and the desire to create objects that invite participation.

— Kiran Arain

Animatronics Puppets Interactive Sculptures