Imagine four shining steel/copper trees with exposed roots that grow in to hands holding a glowing heart of unconditional love. Transcendent Souls is approximately 26ft tall, made of steel, foam, copper, steel cable, glass, wood and chain for a “porch type” swing. Solar powered electrical components are inside of the heart/flame and solar spots lights shine upward upon the tree trunks at night. Underneath the piece Participators will be able to experience Transcendent Souls from another perspective, with a large porch type swing that will be mounted/hung from the two main tree trunks. Art by Kindred Art and Folk Institute, Nicole Ashton Martin
Honey Bear III is a 28′ tall sculpture of a honey bear. It is intended to surprise and delight Burning Man attendees, invoking positive feelings of happiness and nostalgia. Art by fnnch
In resonance with the Leonardo’s Renaissance – the era of rebirth – Helios calls upon every citizen of the playa to activate their inner fire that is essential to illuminate our present era of darkness.
