D-Fuse’s output encompasses VR/XR, immersive installations, experimental film, animation, and live AV performances. Recognised as one of the pioneers of VJ-ing and early adopters of new technologies, Mike has embraced immersive media to engage audiences with environmental issues through innovative storytelling.
D-Fuse has collaborated with researchers and institutions, including Immersive Media Lab/USC; Recombinant Media Labs; Cranbrook Academy of Art; University College London; and groundbreaking musicians such as Steve Reich, Beck, Hauschka, Scanner and Swayzak, among others. Screenings, performances, and exhibitions include: COP26 and British Film Institute (2021), San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (2005), Tribeca Film Festival, NYC (2007), Prix Ars Electronica (2009), Moscow Architectural Biennale (2010), and Mori Art Museum, Japan (2008), among others.
Notable projects include: ‘Respira-Trees’ (2022) – an environmental art installation commissioned by the Mayor of London for the London Borough of Culture and Liberty Festival 2022.'Nine Earths' (2021/2022) – an environmental documentary commissioned by the British Council to mark COP26 in Glasgow. 'Nine Earths' had its premiere at the British Film Institute in London and was later screened at COP26 and the Bandung Design Biennale in Indonesia. It was developed into a fully immersive experience for G20 Indonesia Presidency. 'Small Global' (2005-2015) – an immersive installation commissioned by Eyebeam, NYC and developed in collaboration with Professor Danny Dorling (Oxford University). 'Carbon Crisis Blipverts' (2007) – a series of animations commissioned by SOS/Live Earths and endorsed by Al Gore.
