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 "commune"
Commune
Biking in the deep playa, participants are drawn to a series of lights set in patterns that aim to attract from a distance. They find a beautiful dining table has already been set, with others welcoming them for a meal that will never arrive. The ambiance changes as they interact with fellow diners.
The piece itself is primarily a custom-built table for 8 with inlaid LED’s, a spherical centerpiece, and place settings affixed. Encapsulating the piece are 8 legs custom fabricated from metal tubing, primarily supporting shade cloth, a chandelier, and a beacon. LEDs will coat the beacon and chandelier, as well as run along the poles. LED Animations synchronize with patterns or sequences that aim to delight and inspire conversation.
Cup Commune
Cup Commune is a whimsical small little library filled with an eclectic mix of mugs and cups. The structure is partially built from reclaimed materials, featuring colorful signage, cozy seating, and soft solar lighting that makes it glow at night. Many of the mugs are handcrafted by the artists and builders of the installation. Each cup reflects the individuality of its creator and the spirit of communal exchange. The Cup Commune explores themes of connection, generosity, and the quiet intimacy of everyday objects passed from one person to another.
Monumental Hashtag
Bay Area installation artist Laura Kimpton brings one of her world famous monumental pieces to the playa again this year: A rusted staggering 12 foot tall steel hashtag offers Black Rock City citizens a unique chance to commune with this larger than life symbol of modern times and what connects us.