by Collin O'Donell, San Francisco, CA

by Michael Garlington, Petaluma, CA

This 50′ tall collective tapestry illustrating a world on fire stands as one of the largest & most vivid works at Burning Man, transforming shape by desert winds and participant interaction. by Nicholas DeBruyne & Maria Gotay with Wevolve Labs & Art Island, Austin, TX

2023 Ursa Minor will return, but this time with her big sister. Standing over three stories tall, Ursa Major’s hollow body is filled with glowing infinity mirrors, each reflecting mosaic drawings of extinct animals from the past 12 months. The pair, Ursa Major and Ursa Minor, stand in solidarity. Ursa Minor in hope, looking up. Ursa Major, as a cathedral and tomb, to species lost.by: Jen Lewin, Brooklyn, NY

Mechan 1 & Mechan 1000 – Two robots frozen in time. One is made of metal and appears fresh off the factory line and one seems to be an ancient prototype for it is made of wood. by Tyler Fuqua Creations, Eagle Creek, OR

“Mona” is an 8-meter tall metal rabbit sculpture, resembling a plush toy with a pink exterior, standing gracefully in the desert landscape. Representing the theme of ANIMALIA, the installation serves as a symbol of love, warmth, and childhood memories. byMiao He, Shehong, China

C

We envision a dinosaur that will have characteristics taken from many species and eras, built from recycled metal. Partly skeletal, partly skinned, partly feathered. Current plan is a backbone with Stegosaurus type spines that will have flame effects, as well as sound and lighting effects trigger some type of participant interaction. We plan to place “eggs” (colored rocks) around the playa that the R2 can visually recognize as they are found and placed into its nest. We will redistribute the eggs daily for by: Reno Core Project,Reno, NV

BAJ, the Butt Activated Jellyfish, is ready for action! Sit, bounce and contemplate life in the deep sea while stimulating BAJ’s lights using one of your best assets. by OctoEyes, Seattle, WA

Farmer the Rigger is a giant Afro-eccentric magical entity made of weathered steel, supported by his hands that he uses to traverse the playa when it is dusty enough to do so undetected. Farmer the Rigger is a monument to the working class, skilled laborers, and the culmination of hours spent mastering one’s craft. by Zulu Heru & the Burger Boyz, Los Angeles, CA

Looking across the barren land, the waves of the ocean draw attention to the Porthole Portal. The mystery beneath the waves, transforms the playa into a world to explore. Approaching the 12 foot tall archway the participant is immersed in the sights and sounds of the sea. Finding themselves among the creatures of the deep blue they are free to play and find adventure. Peering through portholes into other worlds, the participant is surprised by what they find byEric, Jade, Sage and Crystal--Ascension Tribe, Salt Lake City, UT

Fairy shrimp are strange, almost alien looking crustaceans. Although they only inhabit temporary aquatic habitats, they have been here for millions of years floating on their backs and undulating through life. “Of a Temporary Nature” presents an arial flotilla of large fairy shrimp wind sock sculptures that hopefully entice participants to wonder and draw nearer to their by: P. Michael Quinn, Gossburg, TN

LIFE from cosmic ray storms and particles. The circular platform symbolizes our planet where humans and animals are protected from the cosmic particles and LIFE can grow and celebrate. At dark it will also remind an insect with many illuminated legs.

The artist wants to create a space that entices engagement with curiosity and delight. Three Alebrijes will be resting in an open area of which its borders are soft white faerie lights. by Laura Salcido, San Francisco, CA

The sculpture depicts a giant 3D fiberglass fish head decorated with riveted leather mosaic and industrial size fisherman’s net. The fish head will be suspended in the middle of a giant fabricated steel tepee structure. The artwork will be adorned with motion activated LED lighting, laser beams pointed upward into the sky as well as a laydown lounge area below the fish simulating an underwater diving experience. Sergey Gornushkin, San Diego, CA

Alight is a flock of birds, a bridge. Birds of all shapes, cultures, and histories. A bridge that is traversable, reactive, and punctuated by fluttering in flames. The structure will respond to participants crossing. by: Trey Watkins, Mara Greenberg, Alan Becker & the Frogma Art Collective, Los Angeles, CA

Awakening is both a large scale articulating sculpture and an immersive camera obscura that represents our coming into existence. As a large scale articulating sculpture the piece is comprised of three separate related structures; the head facing toward two hands rising out of the ground. by Ryan Elmendorf and Nick Geurts, Denver, CO

Our installation represents peace, hope, compassion; respect for one another, for other races, nations, and beings across the universe. Citizens of BRC can walk through and around the art piece. They can touch it and/or sit with it. Children of the Future, San Rafael, CA

by John Marx and Absinthia Vermut, San Francisco & Oakland, CA

Conversation with a squad consists of a small squad of squids eager to engage in conversation with humans, using light as their visual language. In front of them is a communication device; a human to squid translator. byAlexia DeFluff and Les Flans Cocos, Les Roches l'Evêque, France

Simple, Yet complex! Big Spinning Wheels are not for the faint, but rather the open of heart. From close or a far, they evoke a secret and sacred tantalizing beauty. Placed at the bounds of BRC, and the edge of reality….patience is a virtue…. by PD, Roxbury, NY

Yuluka¨ means balance for Precolumbian indigenous communities descendants of the Tayronas; their cosmovision represents the concept of duality: The sun and the moon, light, and darkness, life and death. All around the universe talks about duplicity and the natural opposites, which function as a way to maintain a universal and cosmic balance.by: Camilo Quimbayo / Santiago Caro, Bogotá, Colombia

“Mona” is an 8-meter tall metal rabbit sculpture, resembling a plush toy with a pink exterior, standing gracefully in the desert landscape. Representing the theme of ANIMALIA, the installation serves as a symbol of love, warmth, and childhood memories. byMiao He, Shehong, China

Rain God, Chaac. A Mayan inspired Rain God surrounded by animal deities. In Mesoamerica, animals were not lower beings but neighbours, alter egos and a way to communicate with the gods. In the Popol Vuh, animals assisted in human creation and were the guardians of the natural world. Chaac, the Mayan god of rain is a symbolic representation of the elemental forces of nature. He who makes things sprout and ensures that natural cycles of life are preserved. by:Miguel Guzman and Iyvone Khoo, Mexico City, Mexico & Singapore

Elder Mother is inspired by a Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale, the Elder-Tree-Mother. The boy in the story meets the Elder-Tree-Mother, who sits atop an Elder-Tree that grew out of the teapot next to his bed (in his dream). by Charles A. Gadeken, San Francisco, CA

Liquid Forest is comprised of 3 whimsical, jellyfish-inspired creatures measuring 12 feet tall by 15 feet in diameter. Each one is a freestanding, hands-on spinning sculptural experience. During the day, people dance, whirl & flow through the family of jellies as lacy, sunlit shadows wash over them as well as make use of a free project app called ‘ilumiscope’ to view the hidden zoetrope artwork. by Richard Wilks, Los Angeles, CA

We envision a dinosaur that will have characteristics taken from many species and eras, built from recycled metal. Partly skeletal, partly skinned, partly feathered. Current plan is a backbone with Stegosaurus type spines that will have flame effects, as well as sound and lighting effects trigger some type of participant interaction. We plan to place “eggs” (colored rocks) around the playa that the R2 can visually recognize as they are found and placed into its nest. We will redistribute the eggs daily for by: Reno Core Project,Reno, NV

Queen Cobra is a large art installation made of gleaming powder-coated tubular steel and hand-beaten copper. It takes the form of a huge rearing cobra with a coiled body, a beautiful copper-scaled head topped with a magnificent crown, and a spreading hood. Her body is a hooped structure that invites climbing and play, appealing to the child in us all. by Andrea Greenlees, Andy Tibbetts, and Josh Haywood, London, United Kingdom & Reno, NV

Temple of the Heart is a vessel for reconnecting with our hearts and a space for communal healing. Holding space for anyone processing grief, She helps channel it up to the sky. Through flowers, Eastern European lacing, and warm feminine energy, She induces the feelings of maternal love, acceptance, and protection.by Ela Madej and Reed Finlay, San Francisco, CA

Awaken is 3 wooden/steel stupas like the ancient towers of Angkor Wat. It offers the opportunity to sit, ride through, climb and discover the beauty of the playa from above. The playful LEDs that light up the night.by Darrell Ansted, Boulder, CO

A large scale sculpture of a shameless Jíbaro reveling where and what its made of, inspired by a song of protest written by composer Raphy Leavitt expresses anti-colonialism and freedom to be respected for whom he is and where his from. by Mark Rivera aka Kidnetick, Bayamón, Puerto Rico

Conventional wisdom is that the Clitoris is a small fleshy nub under a labial hood at the top of the vulva – but the truth is that tiny head is just the tip of the Clitoral iceberg. The complete Clitoral anatomical structure – including veins, nerves & their functions – was suppressed, omitted or marginalized until recently. Monumentalizing this misunderstood & mysterious piece of anatomy, we hope our sculpture will educate, empower, & honor its rightful place in biology. by: Melissa "Syn" Barron from: Oakland & Big Sur, CA

The Hedgehog Temple is a powerful, visually striking tribute to the diverse Ukrainian creative community members who bravely defended their country during the war, including DJs, musicians, artists, journalists, and film directors. It encourages visitors to contemplate the sacrifices made by these individuals and the significance of community, support, and dedication. by Yaroslav Korets, Kurenivka, Kyiv, Ukraine

Creating the Unimaginable is a red location pin standing on a mirror platform. it talks about infinity and links the skies and the earth blending all boundaries together. The viewer is immersed and can see their reflection as well an infinity symbol reminding us of the nature of imagination. by Walid Nasrala - Twilight Language, San Francisco, CA

PādaPagoda is a 27’x21’ double-layered kinetic pagoda which explores the dynamics of social interaction, interdependence, and expressions of AAPI heritage outside of Asia. The experience of being Asian American often leads to the formation of a presentable facade, one which masks a deeper expression of our true emotions. The feeling of inner turmoil tucked away is represented in the construction of a rotating inner core built within a static envelope by: dawn jian and the PādaP'goda Collective, San Francisco, CA

Hubowl is a 12 feet tall sculpture mainly crafted with fiberglass, wood and metal, with a “telescope” inside that allows people to interact with it by observing images of fantastic worlds, actual footage from Hubble telescope, or surroundings. by Laboratorio Mexicano de Diseño, México City, México

Cozy Snail is a place for couples looking to snuggle to meet the sunrise together. Homey bench with pillows and a high-up spot between the snail horns are easy to find in deep playa by two welcoming lights. by: Vlad Sofronov, Squamish, Canada

Love Thy Beast is a multifaceted interactive installation that welcomes everyone to participate in the journey of self-discovery. Divine beings have gathered together on the Playa to offer the healing gift of introspection. by Zea Narvaez, Portland, OR

Migrations’ by Olivia Guethling & Mar Ricketts — Superwhelm, Portland, OR

My installation art is to honor my Fellow Moroccans and the Moroccan hospitality; to honor their generosity and their beautiful hearts. A Moroccan citizen welcomes everyone with open arms and open hearts no matter their age gender, religion, race, color none of that matters, a mint Tea is always offered from the heart and with pure love. by Hind Baghdadi, Kenitra, Morocco

Black Rock Station is a classic rural train station built in the mid-1930s to serve Black Rock City and the communities scattered throughout the vast Black Rock Desert. byBlack Rock Transportation Company, Felton, CA

My Body, My Home is a larger than life coyote skeleton participants can climb inside. She represents resilience and survival – she lived through her worst traumas and died peacefully of old age. by Ray Frost & the Coyote Crew, Reno, NV

When a cat shows you her butt, she absolutely trusts you. She’s like, “Here! You’re my human and I feel good about it.” And it’s funny! Trust is a circle of 5 large, metal, cat sculptures with their butts and tails in the air, buttholes facing inward. Each butthole is decorated differently. by: Paige Tashner, Point Richmond, CA

by: David aiu Servan-Schreiber from: London, United Kingdom

Temple of the Heart is a vessel for reconnecting with our hearts and a space for communal healing. Holding space for anyone processing grief, She helps channel it up to the sky. Through flowers, Eastern European lacing, and warm feminine energy, She induces the feelings of maternal love, acceptance, and protection.by Ela Madej and Reed Finlay, San Francisco, CA

Black Rock Station is a classic rural train station built in the mid-1930s to serve Black Rock City and the communities scattered throughout the vast Black Rock Desert. byBlack Rock Transportation Company, Felton, CA

A 26’ x 14’ butterfly 15’ above the ground. Its wings are hinged so that they flap, propelled by the wind or by participants operating a lever. 38,000 LEDs cover its surface. As speakers play classical and classic pop music, images choreographed to each section are displayed on the LEDs. by Christopher Schardt, Oakland, CA

ATABEY’s Treasure is represented as a fish leaping off the ground. The goddess of fresh water to the indigenous Taíno people in the Caribbean. Given the environmental challenges my Puerto Rico has experienced recently, we chose to honor her spirit. This will be ATABEY 2.0 by NiNo, Trujillo Alto, Puerto Rico

NOSOTRES is a monument to the ancient history of the queer community. Standing at 50′ tall with depictions of nonbinary faces and Mictlan (The Aztec Underworld) this evolution of our 2022 Burning Man Piece, THEM, Serves as a reminder that queer people have been here since the beginning of time by Brenden Darby, Simón Malvaez, Ollie Newth, Evan Connelly, Sergio Garrido-Ramirez, Cruz Ramirez, San Francisco, CA

Exquisite Animalus moves beyond the physical and allows for fantastical reinterpretation and celebration of earth’s gorgeous biodiversity. Viewing the piece opens a discussion of human’s role within the animal kingdom. Interacting with the Exquisite Animalus affords the participant a God-like ability to design their own creature. by KJ Boheme and Stefan Spins, New York, NY

‘Inifinity’ represents upward energy and growth, expressed by a central tower surrounded with five vessels that undulate as you move around them. They present a small piece of an endless column of life that can be animal or plant in nature, depending on your perspective. Matt McConnell, Raleigh, NC

What place will AI have in our art and society? Today, it’s a cute friendly creature that some hate but many adore. It’s human-like and it seems it admires humans, obsessively learning all it can about us, and we’re happy to help it.

“Burden of The Beast,” is a fantastical folk art sculpture depicting a bison with a house at its torso. It symbolizes the task of relocating one’s intrinsic understanding of ‘home.’ by Walker Babington, New Orleans, LA

This art piece is a 9 foot metal base with a Jackalope half body and head. Our Perpetual Lady of Lost Souls and Secrets would like the citizens of Black Rock to tell her your inner secrets so the wind can take them away giving the individual release. The rabbit as a spirit totem represents the individual to stop, look and listen to their inner voice to help them into enlightenment. Also signifies the journey into our unknown consciousness. by Candi Carrell, Tucson, AZ

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA

Visiting dignitaries from beyond space and time receive a gift from the heart of fire. by Steffin Griswold, Minneapolis, MN

A tribute to the Lincoln Memorial and the coin with the image of Lincoln and memorial stamped on it. The Lincoln in this chair is a 10 foot tall grizzly bear that has fur made with tens of thousands of pennies. The original sculpture depicts President Lincoln’s gaze as he contemplates decisions that will save a nation with a gaze that charges one to uphold those decisions. Lincoln Bear’s gaze also contemplates, but his decisions and those are ones that may by Mr & Mrs Ferguson, Alameda, CA

Numinous II is a dimensional, forced-perspective piece that constantly changes based on where participants are located around or within the structure. Using geometry to channel the power of the spiritual and supernatural, Numinous gives participants a view into the infinite possibilities of shifting reality. byChad Rice, Fernley, NV

Given the challenge of getting the tickets, we invited the easiest and cheapest way to get to Burning Man – inside the Trojan unicorn. Please come and check if it is open and if we successfully get out to the Playa and are not trapped inside (and help us get out if we are still in)! by Invisible Pink Unicorns, Los Angeles, CA

Touch the Sky is a sculpture of a mythical winged creature with the head of a human preparing to take flight. The sculpture is fabricated from a myriad laser-cut sheet metal plates welded together. The face is rendered in sharp detail with eyes closed in dreamlike rapture. The hair flows back in the wind. The skin is made of reflective stainless steel heat treated to a rich gold color. The surface of the sculpture is outlined by geometric tattoo-like perforations that accentuate the shape of the body and emit light at night. Wings made of golden stainless and patina’ed steel stretch upwards from the back in a dramatic pose. Touch the Sky serves as a visual metaphor for taking leaps of faith to achieve our dreams and fly. by: Martin Taylor and Chromaforms, Oakland, CA

Los Animales de la Playa are a fun interactive expression of Oaxacan folk art. Each colorful animale, jaguar, armadillo, hawk and wart hog are designed to be ridden like a rocking horse.

A billboard in the middle of the playa showing a future housing development with all the comforts of home. Watered lawns, trees, modern homes with all the conveniences of living beyond the capabilities nature can provide. by Doyle Bussey / Sophia Olson / Brian Sullivan, Concord, NC

Cactus of Life is a sculptural piece that offers a glimpse inside of oneself. The Mexican traditional Tree of Life and the iconic cactus come together as one. Here all are welcome to see themselves as they are, no prejudice. By doing so, all can share a better version of their self with the world. by David Lombrozo, Tania Ordoñez, Pablo Fernandez and Humberto Wong, México City, México

Standing at about 8ft tall and lit with color changing LED lights on the inside, the metal sculpted bird features a rotating head with four different human faces. In Mongolian ancient philosophy, and in that of many other cultures, the bird symbolizes wisdom and compassion as it flies above and sees everything below. “The Spirit of the Healing Siren” acts as a messenger, bringing clarity, understanding, and forgiveness to the people, shining light to illuminate the darkness we tread in, showing us the path of unity. by: STuro, Reno, NV

Axolotl Frequency is inspired by the creature’s unique ability to regenerate its body through the power of its heart, connecting to the very essence of life. These art pieces aim to express the importance of protecting this endangered animal and symbolize the power and wisdom of the heart. by Gio Mantis & Elana Novali, Mexico City, Mexico

Ohm looks like a 12 foot silver donut. Stainless curved tubes wrap around to form its shell. The donut is suspended to allow viewing from all the way around. Walking around the object creates visual patterns as the curved lines overlap. by Wizard, Oakland, CA

by Jenny Mount and the Department of Spontaneous Combustion, Richmond, CA