🌍 Crossing Oceans, Sharing Light
From May 13–26, 2024, I had the chance to be a guest artist and educator at the Mapping Festival in Geneva, Switzerland — an international gathering of visual artists, technologists, performers, and thinkers pushing the boundaries of what digital art can be.
Alongside David Lublin and the incredible team from GarageCube / MadMapper, we spent two packed weeks presenting, teaching, and connecting with artists from around the world.
It wasn’t just a conference — it was a creative recharge station.
🧠 Teaching ISF + Real-Time Shader Workflows
One of my favorite parts of the festival was co-leading a two-day workshop on GLSL and ISF (Interactive Shader Format) — showing how to build custom shaders for real-time visual software like VDMX and MadMapper.
Our workshop covered:
• How GLSL fits into real-time live visuals
• Crafting ISF shaders from scratch
• Using shaders in VJ sets, installations, and performances
• Creative debugging and optimization for real-time output
• Sending data between apps for audio-reactive control
For those who couldn’t make it to Geneva, we shared the slides and notes online:
🤝 Global Community, Real Connections
The Mapping Festival isn’t just about tech — it’s about people. And this year was full of new friendships, artistic collabs, and real conversations about the future of digital art.
Whether it was chatting with fellow projection artists over fondue, trading shader tips with coders from three continents, or watching a set that melted the ceiling off a club — every moment was a reminder of how deeply connected this community really is.
And Geneva? Absolutely stunning.
📸 Recap Video + Photo Highlights
The Mapping Festival team put together an awesome recap of this year’s event:
Check out the photos!
🖼️ Expect shaders, smiles, and a lot of Swiss architecture.
🙏 Thank You to the Mapping Festival + MadMapper Teams
Huge thanks to:
• GarageCube / MadMapper team
• The organizers of Mapping Festival 2024
• Every artist and student who showed up ready to learn and explore
You made it a memorable one.
Meta Title: Mapping Festival 2024: ISF Workshops and Visual Exploration in Geneva
Meta Description: A behind-the-scenes look at the 2024 Mapping Festival in Geneva. From ISF workshops to global visual art connections, read about our journey with VIDVOX & MadMapper.
Keywords: Mapping Festival Geneva, ISF workshop, MadMapper visuals, live visuals education, GLSL shaders, VDMX workshops, visual art festival Europe, international VJ scene, Geneva projection mapping
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