followers of the processing.org flickr group have seen something similar, if not identical, in the last couple of weeks in Nervous Systems' reaction diffusion stuff:

http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/8/view/11502/nervous-system-reaction.html

 thats what it is... its made by nervous systems

The small exhibit in SF was worth the visit -- some pretty interesting info about nervous systems's processes and inspirations, as well as the opportunity to see more of their items in one place than I would normally buy :)

kb, http://www.riftgame.com/