White, stylized logo showing a partial sun with curved rays above the word APOGAEA, reminiscent of Colorados own Burning Man event. The design is minimalistic and centered on a black background.

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A cozy miniature library scene features a desk covered in papers, a lamp, and a figure in a chair. Books line the walls while a red armchair sits beside a globe. A colorful rug embellishes the floor, capturing the essence of Colorado art. Nearby, a small troll doll stands watchfully.

Tiny Labyrinths: A Pocket-Sized World Mulling Man’s Search for Meaning

Allison Todd

Tiny Labyrinths is a series of dioramas that reflect on the complexity of the human experience and the labyrinth-like journey each of us take finding our role within the larger world.

Futuristic sculptures with geometric designs and metallic finishes stand in a dry, rocky landscape, reminiscent of a Colorado Burning Man event. Under the clear blue sky, the sun shines brightly above, casting shadows on the ground.

Zagolith

Evan Beloni

Zagolith is a magical monolithic sculpture series inspired by my exploration into the combination of mild and stainless steels.

A colorful, abstract sculpture reminiscent of a Colorado art piece features a large yellow head with exaggerated eyes and red lips. Its purple body, dotted with multiple eyes and a wide mouth, stands against a background of macrame wall hanging and vibrant green plants, reflecting the spirit of Burning Man.

Toad-Ally Totems

Stacey Lane

Imagine you are in the safari looking for the magical JuJu Manji. When off in the distance you see these weird, bright colored heads hoisted up on sticks.

A sketch of a large rabbit sculpture design inspired by Colorado art. It lists materials: PVC pipe, plastic jugs for the frame, cloth, and rope lights for covering. The rabbit is 9 feet tall and 6 feet long. An arrow points to the size, with notes explaining the construction steps.

The Mad Juju Hare

CJ Hendrickson + Candice Clark

Willkommen to an absurdist creation in the illusory world of Camp Juju Manji! Hop off the bus and stroll through Toad-Ally, full of Totems large and small and go down the rabbit hole to the backwards logic of The Mad Juju Hare!

A collage of various plush creatures set against a maroon background with the text Creature Adoption Station in the center. Each whimsical plush, reminiscent of Colorado Burning Mans vibrant creativity, is organized in rows depicting unique animals or characters.

Creature Adoption Station

Cosmic Cat

While on a surreal safari, you might encounter some unique animals who are looking for a home. We would like to invite you to the Creature Adoption Station!

Two cartoon-style llamas, a nod to Colorado art, are drawn in black pencil, facing opposite directions. Between them is a colorful rainbow emerging from a cloud. The background features a blue sky with yellow-edged cloud lines and grassy ground.

Dali Llamanade Station

Megan Schaefer

Like a mirage on the horizon, the Llamanade station appears from thin air.

Sketch of a food cart titled Rammin Your Ramen with a decorative canopy aglow with lights, reminiscent of the vibrant spirit found at a Colorado Burning Man event. A person stands beside it holding a bowl, while below is a detailed plan. The Little Beaver Inn letterhead adds charm.

Rammin' your Ramen

Stefi Schraeder

Rammin' your Ramen is a creative art cart installation that simulates old school street food carts, serving delicious ramen. Saving lives one bowl at a time.

Against a twilight sky, a suspended metal fire pit blazes intensely, hanging from chains on a tripod structure. This striking scene evokes the spirit of the Colorado Burning Man event, with camping tents and vehicles nestled in the background.

Honey Pot: A Fire Ceiling

Steve Powers

Come roast yourself to perfection in a giant cargo net full of new friends. Roll on into the net, lay back, and enjoy swirls of flames dancing as they burn into themselves above your head.

A large tree stands illuminated at night, adorned with a vibrant pattern of glowing hexagons. The text The Bestagons shines above, reminiscent of the mesmerizing displays at a Colorado Burning Man event.

The Bestagons

Bhavana Jonnalagadda

Hexagons are just the bestagons; they’re elegant, mathematically beautiful shapes found reoccurring in both the deepest recesses of geometrical theory and in the natural world.

Two metallic geometric sculptures of sharks face each other, framing a glowing red heart structure between them. The artwork, reminiscent of a Colorado Burning Man event, is set against a dark background, with light reflecting off the sand below.

The Sharks Kiss

Collin Dunn

The Sharks Kiss is an LED sculpture featuring two geometric sharks locked in a kiss over a heart, inspired by the creators' relationship - "Domestic Sharkners."

A staircase with green, melting goo drips down each step, set against a matching background reminiscent of a Colorado art installation. The goo glides off the stairs, forming puddles at the base while silver railings gleam on either side.

Slime the Corporate Ladder

Mitch Giraffe

Slime Corp invites new and current employees to Slime their way to the middle!

Illustration of a purple and black striped zebra standing on a wooden platform, reminiscent of the vibrant creativity seen at a Colorado Burning Man event. Against a dark gray background, its hooves and tail are highlighted in pink as it faces right.
Floating abstract shapes with a reflective pink surface hover above four glowing rectangular platforms on a barren landscape, reminiscent of Colorado Burners visionary art found at Burning Man. The platforms cast a soft light, crafting a surreal, futuristic scene.

Zelusion

Brenden Berg

What is seen and what is not seen is the core basis of this project, from afar all you will see and wonder is what might be those shapes be arranged in such a peculiar way.

A colorful, abstract artwork reminiscent of a Colorado Burning Man event features a large arch with sculptures and a circular element. Three people engage with the installation, one pulling a rope. The background is light purple with a blue border.

Taste of Whirl of Art

Anna Frolov

Experience a preview of our communal art project Whirl of Art destined for Burning Man 2025.

Logo featuring the text Late Night Price is Right in bold white and yellow letters. A stylized dollar sign in yellow and pink is on the left, set against an orange and red geometric background reminiscent of Colorado Burners vibrant art style.

Late Night Price Is Right: 0.5k “Race” for the Cure for the Common Hangover

Harry Merkin + Dead Horse Productions

Late Nite Price is Rite is quitting game shows in 2024. We’ve lost weight, deleted Facebook, and now we’re hitting the gym.

A colorful drawing showcases a claw machine brimming with plush toys at its center, outlined in bright, sketchy marker strokes. Evoking a Colorado art vibe, it is surrounded by stripes and bulb shapes, while two black stick-figure animals sit in front.

*Inner Jungle Comes Out 2 Play* DICE Stage

Dairdre Scriven + DICE Crew

DICE will create a small stage, backed by a wall of stuffed animals and psychedelic cellophane curtains, to host events and workshops that highlight the voices, art and experiences of minority burners.

Two digital palm trees glow like Colorado art against dark backgrounds. The left tree is lit with green and yellow neon lights, reminiscent of a Colorado burner installation, while the right tree displays a mix of green, pink, and purple neon hues.

Fiber Forest

Rachel Fish

The Surreal Safari is living up to its name in the FIBER FOREST. Four glowing palm trees with color changing trunks and glowing fiber optic leaves surround a screen with projection mapped forest-themed visuals.

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A diverse group of people pose confidently on a yellow bulldozer, perfect for next years calendar. They display various styles, from casual and gothic to eclectic outfits. At the front, someone holds a notebook. The outdoor setting features leafless trees in the background, adding an artistic touch.
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