Category Archives: Projects

Over the years we have created amazing art and performances at Burning Man. Here are some of the stories…

City Lights 2010

City Lights Project brought illuminated art to the dark, back streets of BurningMan. On the playa, the corner sign posts identify the roads and pedestrian walkways. These utilitarian sign posts are useful in navigating the city by day.  At night … Continue reading

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Bordello of Dust

LisaE’s Bordello of Dust was brought to life and parts were build in multiple locations and assembled on site. The Bordello consisted of a boudoir, a poker room, a photo booth, a BDSM room and a stage. Each night Tribe … Continue reading

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Solarator

By B-Rad and Doc Solarator dish – Using an old-skool satellite dish lined with highly reflective TCM we will concentrate the sun’s rays and use the heat to cook food, boil away gray water, and compact plastic bottles for easy … Continue reading

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Green Man

Monster Man By B-Rad, Doc, and Mich B-Rad and DocMonster Man was created by Mitch, Doc and I after deciding a 2×4 man without Manzanita branches would look pretty scary standing there by itself. I had (ironically), 3 used GREEN … Continue reading

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Psychadelic Infusion Generator

Our first year in Center Camp – in the 3 o’clock region. We had a interactive painting that required you to take a few spins on the Psychedelic Infusion Generator before you attempt to paint. We also had the Mind#$%@ … Continue reading

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Terrasphere and Eyes Of Gawd II” – Lead Artist: Jim Bowers

We had a busy year – with TerraSphere – This project was made possible by a generous grant from Burning Man. Taking an entire year to create, it consisted of a 10′ tall by 20′ wide beautiful dome and incorporated … Continue reading

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Eyes of Gawd – ZiggerNot” – Lead Artists: Jim Bowers & Mike Tackeberry

Jim Bowers’ Eyes Of Gawd (our first epic project) made it’s debut this year.  It was a 40′ wide carbon-fiber frame with a pair of giant animated (el-wire) eyes on it.  The pupils were 6′ in diameter. The eyes were … Continue reading

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“Shadow Dancing II”-The Dolphin-The Whale” – Lead Artists: Jim Bowers & Tom Kennedy

The Shadow Dance returns with a tri level stage and better lighting. The Dolphin Project (el wire)project made its debut.  Jim had it on a trailer and as he rode on the playa at night, it looked like a dolphin … Continue reading

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The Golden Shower-The Womb-The White Courtesy Phone” – Lead Artists: Brad Wallis, Gary Long, Charlie & Bare

The Womb – complete with a vaginal entrance and canal was built by Brad, along with the first of many visits by the Golden Shower (see below). The shower was a work of art, but functionally it was freezing and … Continue reading

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Promcamp and Bijou” – Lead Artist: Jim Bowers, Randy Davis

Promcamp – we had a full prom on Friday night. We also ran the Bijou Theater – BM’s first movie theater. You had to be nekkid to get in so we could “stamp yer ass” we had a full snack … Continue reading

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