All artworks in these listings will be presented by these artists on the open playa in Black Rock City. Honoraria Art 
has been awarded a grant by Burning Man Project. Registered Art includes all other projects that have registered for placement on the open playa in BRC. You can learn more about the BRC Art program here.
has been awarded a grant by Burning Man Project. Registered Art includes all other projects that have registered for placement on the open playa in BRC. You can learn more about the BRC Art program here.2025 Art Search for "Proteus"
Proteus
Proteus features three large-scale masks, each three meters tall, arranged in a semicircle on the playa. The masks present faces with deliberately fluid characteristics that transcend fixed notions of gender, race, and age. Seating elements positioned within the installation’s arc create a space for contemplation and exchange. A subtle audio component delivers welcoming phrases in various languages, emanating discreetly from behind each mask. Referencing the Greek deity known for transformation, Proteus examines identity as mutable rather than fixed, inviting participants to consider the permeable boundaries between self and other. The installation offers a meditative counterpoint to the sensory intensity of Black Rock City.