ART ON DISPLAY 2023

"The Temple of Transition" by David Best - David Best is an American sculptor and temple builder best known for his iconic wooden temples at the Burning Man festival. The Temple of Transition was his first temple design and was built in 2002. The temple is a three-tiered structure built of salvaged wood and designed to symbolize the impermanence and renewal of life. Its interior is adorned with intricate carvings and colored glass. Best's work has been featured in the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and the Smithsonian Institution. https://burningman.org/culture/history/brc-history/david-best-temple-builder/

The Man" by Larry Harvey - The Man is the iconic wooden effigy that stands at the center of the Burning Man festival. It was created by Larry Harvey in 1986 as a symbol of self-expression and self-reliance. The Man stands over 50 feet tall and is made of wood, paper, and metal. Every year, a new design is created as a tribute to the past and a representation of the future. The Man is burned at the end of the festival, symbolizing the impermanence of life. https://burningman.org

The Embrace - created by artists Laura Kimpton and Jeff Schomberg in 2009. The Embrace is a 20-foot tall sculpture of two giant, embracing figures made from found objects and scrap metal. The figures face each other with outstretched arms, creating a powerful image of love and connection. The sculpture stands as a reminder of the power of human connection and has become a beloved symbol of Burning Man.

Double Helix - created by artist Dan Das Mann in 2009, Double Helix is a massive, interactive sculpture composed of two intertwining, illuminated towers. The piece features over a thousand LED lights, and viewers can interact with the sculpture by manipulating the lights. Double Helix has become a Burning Man icon and has been featured in several films and music videos.

The Temple of Promise - created by artist David Best in 2006, The Temple of Promise is a massive, wooden structure inspired by the temples of Cambodia and India. The Temple honors the memories of those who have died and encourages visitors to reflect on their lives and find meaning in their own mortality. Each year, the Temple is burned at the end of the Burning Man festival as a symbolic gesture of releasing and letting go.

The Cupcake Project - created by artist Ryon Gesink in 2007, The Cupcake Project is a large-scale installation made up of over 5,000 cupcakes. The cupcakes are arranged in a variety of patterns and forms, creating a whimsical, interactive environment. The Cupcake Project has become a popular attraction at Burning Man, and has been featured in numerous publications and documentaries.The Cupcake Project - created by artist Ryon Gesink in 2007, The Cupcake Project is a large-scale installation made up of over 5,000 cupcakes. The cupcakes are arranged in a variety of patterns and forms, creating a whimsical, interactive

Headshot: https://www.burningman.org/event/art-performance/art-installations/temple-of-direction/

Title: Temple of Direction

Bio: The Temple of Direction is a 70-foot tall temple created by artist David Best and his team of volunteers from the Temple Crew. The temple is composed of over 4,000 pieces of wood and was designed to be a place of reflection and contemplation for the Burning Man community. It features intricate carvings, stained glass windows and a spiral staircase leading up to a lookout tower. The temple was built to honor the deceased members of the Burning Man community and to provide a space for visitors to reflect on their lives. The Temple of Direction was first constructed in 2001 and has served as a place of solace and reflection ever since.

Link: https://www.burningman.org/event/art-performance/art-installations/temple-of-direction/

Temple of the Mind - by David Best

Title: Temple of the Mind

Bio: David Best’s Temple of the Mind was a unique and awe-inspiring art installation that was featured at Burning Man in 2016. Best’s temple was composed of a series of wooden platforms and towers that reached up to 32 feet in height. The temple was intended to be a place of contemplation and reflection, and the intricate design and detailed construction of the structure mesmerized visitors.

Links: https://www.burningman.org/culture/history/temple-of-the-mind/

Tree of Ténéré - by Michael Heizer

Title: Tree of Ténéré

Bio: Michael Heizer’s Tree of Ténéré was a towering metal sculpture that was featured at Burning Man in 2014. The sculpture was constructed from recycled steel and measured 73 feet in height. The sculpture was inspired by the Tree of Ténéré, an acacia tree that was once the sole tree in the Sahara Desert. Heizer’s sculpture was intended to be a symbol of life and resilience in the face of adversity.

Links: https://www.burningman.org/culture/history/tree-of-tenere/

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