ASKING FOR YOUR HELP
Help us bring Sanctuaria to Burning Man.
We would be honored to have your support - and make Sanctuaria a reality! Help us bring immersive regenerative art to Burning Man and beyond. Please visit our Indiegogo page.
AN IMMERSIVE ART EXPERIENCE POWERED BY RENEWABLE ENERGY
RENEWAL IN ALL FORMS
Sanctuaria is a haven and a sanctuary for all Animalia and inhabitants of Black Rock City. We want to provide an oasis of calm and comfort to help guests of Sanctuaria rest and regenerate.
Sanctuaria's team and our collaborators of artists, engineers and innovators from around the world are forging a path to create beautiful regenerative art that is good for our planet earth. We’re not just using solar to power our piece; we’re using it as a creative medium. The façade of the cave structure as well as the LED-lit inner sanctum will use photovoltaic tiles (BIPV) as part of the design. Our flooring and oasis pond will be constructed from prevented ocean plastic to turn harmful waste into mesmerizing art.
The artful solar harvest will be used to power lights, sound, safety, and we are excited to offer an additional gift to the playa: our surplus power will provide charging for Burners’ e-bikes.
The cave is universal and has provided protection and solace to many species since the beginning of time. Within the safety of Sanctuaria, Animalia can feel and heal.
The Inner Sanctum
Upon entering Sanctuaria Burning Man art visitors will immediately feel transported to another world, one that is shaded, cooler and quieter than the harsher environment of desert, heat and sand of Black Rock City.
Jewel-toned sun rays will stream from triangular-shaped ceiling and side panels evoking stained glass windows that allow some sunlight to stream through during the day. The interior upper walls will have projection mapping of crystals, stalactites and stalagmites that shimmer, glisten and shine. Through hidden speakers, our sound system will stream soothing sounds of cascading water, nature, and ambient music throughout the day. In the evenings, we will host live sound artists and healing rituals from around the world.
Our centerpiece Tree is a rosewood that is a protected plant species, symbolic of the gratitude we feel for nature. Rosewoods are prized for its lumber to make furniture, chess pieces, violins, and acoustic guitars and are now endangered. The Tree has leaves made with OPVs (organic photovoltaics) that will also draw power from the sun.
We are partnering with Prevented Ocean Plastic to provide up cycled plastic bags and bottles to construct Sanctuaria's stunning flooring and water features.
Thank you for joining us on our journey!
CIRCULAR CONSTRUCTION
Sanctuaria is adopting circular construction principles in our mission to maintain a minimal carbon footprint, and support a circular economy-- eliminate waste and pollution, circulate products and materials, and benefit society and the environment.
We are being guided and advised by innovators in renewable energy, led by LAGI (Land Art Generator Initiative, a leading think tank in regenerative art and architecture) to ensure that Sanctuaria remains beautiful and inviting as we generate power from the sun.
OUR COLLECTIVE
Our collective is comprised of artists, architects, entrepreneurs, and innovators who love our planet and are passionate about renewal in all forms.Our hope is that Sanctuaria inspires the artists of Burning Man and beyond the creative possibilities of renewable art.
Cecilia Pagkalinawan · Kate Manser · Julio Salcedo-Fernandez · Jeremiah Joven · Casey James · Dan Fletcher · Paolo Montiel · Reza Safinia · Ian-Michael Hebert · Gabby Pagkalinawan · Justin Boreta · Ines Noel · Mateo Pagkalinawan · Jose Roberto Paredes · Paula Cabrera · Johnny Perez and many more. Join our team.
We accept & value individuals from all cultures, sexual orientations, and walks of life. We intentionally cultivate radical inclusion, diversity, and equity.
LAGI x SANCTUARIA
Donations to help build and bring Sanctuaria to Burning Man 2023 are tax deductible thanks to LAGI (Land Art Generator Initiative), our 501(c)3 fiscal sponsor.
LAGI is a leading think tank in regenerative art & architecture.
For amounts over $1000, please contact us directly for LAGI's banking information.
OUR INDIEGOGO IS LIVE!
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