So I got some amazing responses on my project. Everyone loved it, especially kids. Most of the reactions revolved around the stunning nature of viewing in infinite number of LEDs, but it was all positive.
The best feedback I got, however, was the fact that there was a short line to view my piece when the floor started to get crowded. Most viewers figured out the interactivity pretty quickly, but I usually had to explain it to them once. If I were to tweak the piece at all, I would try to make the touch sensors a bit more obvious. One of my original ideas was to cut the paper touch pads in the shape of a hand, but I decided against. In hindsight I think it would have made the interaction obvious, as most people tried using just their fingers to press on the rubber nubs, rather than using their whole hands.
I feel honored to have been part of the show. Here are some photos of the end result, as well as some of people viewing the piece…