In this episode of Void Signal, Brian Prime sits down with Reno-based installation artist Henry Sanchez, who works under the name Messy Endeavor, to explore his journey creating immersive, technology-driven art rooted in light, sound, and motion. Henry discusses how a formative synesthetic experience, briefly “seeing” music, inspired his use of LEDs, CRT televisions, and reactive visuals to evoke emotional and sensory responses, blending DIY electronics with concert-style lighting aesthetics. Drawing on his background as an electrician, his curiosity as a child who dismantled electronics, and his desire to make art accessible, interactive, and fun rather than traditionally gallery bound, Henry reflects on cultural upbringing, creative independence, and the challenges of sustaining an artistic career. The conversation touches on viral online success, wearable LED art, public installations, emotional storytelling through visual media, and his long-term goal of building Messy Endeavor into a platform that supports and uplifts other emerging creatives.
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