Michael Bachers (aka batxerz) is an audiovisual artist known for creating immersive, interactive pieces that challenge our perception of the physical world.  He spent a career in cybersecurity and cryptography where he leveraged his experience with synesthesia to invent novel approaches to practical problems.  Michael is color blind and has spent years exploring the frontier of color perception and the general relativity of visible light.  As an accomplished musician with a novel approach to sound creation, the founder of Cocoon Santa Fe — a contemporary creative space with a focus on both experimental sound and light — and the founder of creative software company Aucula, Michael is a pioneer in the experimental art scene with a expanding international audience.