Altar of Awen: Temple of Reflection, House of the Radiant Heart is an interactive sculptural environment that serves as both a literal and figurative reflective space, inspired by the Welsh concept of inspiration, where the heart and creativity converge.

A diamond structure of steel featuring two-way acrylic “glass” creates a unique observational mirror effect. During the day, participants on the outside see reflections of themselves and the environment. As night falls and the light diminishes, the interior of the structure becomes more visible, inviting onlookers into a world of shared creativity and inspiration. The centerpiece of this sculpture, the Altar, symbolizes the convergence of emotion and creativity.

A calming oasis of light, spatial music and 3D ambient sound, designed to intrigue and inspire. Wander through an orchestra, lay in the middle of a breaking wave, or surround yourself with swirling piano notes and singing birds.

The Chosen Family lounge area is a funky fantastic little place where you may just find a minute to relax with those beautiful playa people that mean the most to you.

From open playa, a fiery mystical raptor originating from Slovak folklore calls out to you to take a hero’s-like quest that promises both challenge and reward. Ohnivý Vták sees you, traveler, from two glowing eyes inset a metal head with fire horns and a distorted beak. Inside its tall, airy body resides a metal heart pulsing with spirit light. Its talons dig into playa ready for flight, but first it awaits you to take your own transformation journey. With multi-colored wings of fire and pastel light and its tail of whirling waves that appear like feathers engulfed in flame, Ohnivý Vták invites you to contemplate your current truths and invent your future realities while playing with its wings or become like flame in motion inside its nest.

In the dust and flame of the playa rises Free Spirits, a shrine for the soul’s shadows. At its core: a confessional with no gods, no gatekeepers—only you. Step inside. Speak the unspeakable. Whisper your sins, your fears, your forgotten selves into the silence. There’s no judgment here, only the echo of your own voice and the weight you choose to leave behind and leave lighter.

“Free Spirits” honors the idea that the path to freedom starts by being radically honest with the self.

Create by yourself, or in community. In all cases, creating is great for the children in all of us.

The heart of Haven is a magnificent nest belonging to Big Magical Birds (BMBs)—trans-dimensional beings that defy human notions of time, space, gender, and nature. Encounters with a BMB are fleeting yet transformative, instilling joy, clarity, and acceptance.

One such BMB arrived in our universe to lay its rare eggs. Unable to stay, it built its nest from the detritus of humans—scrap metal, glowing fragments, and shards of glass—infused with beauty and strength. The eggs lie at the center, needing warmth to hatch. Drawn by this powerful force, earthly birds gather as caretakers, and we, the Flaming Lotus Girls, have been called upon to use our talents with fire to nurture this shared act of creation.

The Illuminatrix is waiting for you, the Illuminatrix is wishing for you, the Illuminatrix is eager to play. What adventures the Illuminatrix has in store! Is it a game? Is it story time? Or perhaps a descent into madness?

This is the skeleton of a honky tonk with the beating heart of a working jukebox giving it life. There is a dance floor, a coat rack, and a place to set your drink. Oh, and a chandelier, so it’s open all night.

This welcoming dried-up watering hole invites all who wander to dance. Or just sit and listen to an old country song. Ain’t much else to it.

Artists Elizabeth Laul Healey and Duffy Healey’s larger-than-life, eight foot plus mirrored Positivity Watch Dog sculpture invites people to not only smile, but to think. The saying on it’s chest says “Love Your Mother” with a large world globe serving as an obvious double entendre. The artists believe in taking care of our one and only planet, and believe that all people are one race and that we are all in this together. The watch on the dog’s collar is set at 11:11, a time of oneness, and a time to send positive energy into the world. The circles stand for community, love, and the reciprocity of life. The mirrors encourage us to self-reflect and that we all shine.

Remember the magic of holding someone’s hand for the first time? This piece transforms that feeling into an interactive experience of lights, sounds, and vibrations. Stand amongst five beautiful, enormous humanoid sculptures, hold their hands… then hold the person’s hand next to you… and instantly experience the power of human connection!

Nailed is a life size coffin made out of cigarette butts cast in resin. It represents the way our choices to use substances or engage in risk taking behavior shape our experience of reality. This project is meant to inspire participants to think about the way their choices may enhance their life, while simultaneously causing them physical harm that may shorten their overall life span. Since cigarette butts are one of the most littered items in the world, this piece is also meant to evoke thought on how our choices impact the world at large and inspire participants to see beauty in the discarded..

Take a ride through playa, twists and turns, ups and downs. But NO BRAKES!

Nova is a stellated dodecahedron slowly spinning on a wood platform. It was named after the exploding star. As the star throws off its matter, this art piece represents ideas generated during the creative process. Some will be lost to the ether but others coalesce into reality.

Out the Other is a sculpture of a woman embracing herself. The piece expresses a struggle with the emotional impact of what we receive from others, focusing on the challenge of filtering out negativity to nurture a reliant inner voice that can allow us to heal from within. It also reflects on the inner landscape of feminine empathy in response to the heaviness of the present world. Visitors can step onto the sculpture base and speak into its ears. Using AI, the original words are reframed as a positive affirmation directed toward self-empowerment; the piece ‘hears’ the visitor and responds to itself in its own voice.

The Pillar of Po Tolo is an interactive art installation that pays homage to the ancient cosmology and spiritual beliefs of the Dogon people of Mali in West Africa. The sculpture transmits their knowledge of astronomy and sacred science through petroglyphs, symbols, and other indigenous aesthetics. It consists of a 25-foot-tall sculpture, 4 doorway portals, and 4 podiums radially spread out at 90 degrees.

Know thyself?

Two towering Sphinxes with laser eyes invite seekers on an immersive quest to uncover hidden wisdom and unlock their potential.

They challenge everyone to be the hero, on a lifetime journey through their inner landscape to become their truest self. Our world needs us to be whole, creative, and connected!

Inspired by the Neverending Story, to pass through the Gate one must explore the depths of one’s being – through the lenses of Breath, Body, Mind, Heart, Destiny, and Community.

With art, technology, and the dance of playful discovery, a passage between worlds is woven. Seekers do not merely witness; they remember. Healing is not sought, but revealed, where the self and the collective meet in the riddle of the Sphinx.

The Talk to God phone booth is one of the longest running and most photographed interactive art installations for over 20 years at Burning Man. The phone booth has NEVER missed a burn and even went virtual online during the pandemic. This experience brings laughter, introspection, and unexpected moments of deep connection that is profoundly impactful for callers seeking a touch of the divine in unexpected places.

The Black Rock Point is part of the “Sonomia” oceanic rock assemblage. It is Permian volcanic rock (298.9 to 251.9 million years ago) and probably a shallow intrusion, not a lava flow (Black Rock Desert-High Rock Canyon Emigrant Trails National Conservation Area.)

The Lightning Tower is a striking neon installation by artist Pepemaniak, standing tall as a modern totem of light and energy. Crafted from hand-blown neon bars arranged in jagged formations, it mimics the raw power of lightning, casting an ethereal glow across the desert. The tower becomes a gathering point, evoking ancient rituals where people once united around fire. In a world of digital distractions, it symbolizes reconnection—an illuminated beacon of shared human experience, pulsing with life, movement, and transformation.

Thread is an immersive and sculptural experience that evokes the expression of human connection through touch-driven interactivity and illumination. The sculpture invites participants to explore, connect with one another, and reveal the secrets of the piece.

Thread is about the beauty and resilience of meaningful relationships. Relationships—romantic, platonic, or undefined—are constantly evolving, shifting between closeness and distance, ease and tension. Yet, even as lives diverge, a subtle thread of connection persists. It is a tribute to the profound experience of reconnecting with someone significant, as if no time has passed—reminding us of the beauty and power that lie in these lasting bonds.

The Tinspider is a walking dwelling that utilizes Theo Jensens strandbeast leg geometry for mobility. It’s a proof of concept for a work and living space that can provide comfort and mobility in the most extreme environments.