We’re building something extraordinary for Burning Man 2025: a 16-foot tall wooden tesseract — a massive geometric sculpture you can climb into, explore, and experience. Between its truss-like segments, we’re weaving massive dreamcatcher nets—each one a portal of sacred geometry. And at night, the entire structure will come alive with interactive LEDs, casting surreal shadows and lighting up the desert like a 4D beacon. We’re installing several interactive control stations around the sculpture, where participants can: Change the LED patterns and color palettes Alter how the lights respond to movement or touch Trigger different modes based on sound or vibration.
Think of it as a living canvas that reacts to you — a fusion of geometry, code, and collective creativity.
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What We’ve Built So Far:
We’ve already constructed all the core components of the structure, thanks to the incredible dedication of our volunteer crew.
We’ve fabricated the wooden frames, designed and prototyped the nets, and engineered the LED system.
We have a team of builders, coders, dreamers, and artists ready to make it happen.
What We Still Need:
We’re so close — but we need your help to finish and bring Tesseratica to the Playa!
Your donation will help cover:
Final hardware (bolts, brackets, fasteners)
A winch system to raise and lower segments safely
A rented trailer and fuel for transport to Black Rock City
Temporary shop space for final assembly and testing
Food, water, and safety gear for our volunteer crew
Additional LED controllers, cables, and solar power gear
Why It Matters:
Tesseratica isn’t just art — it’s a space of reflection, curiosity, and connection. It's a place to climb, rest, spin, wonder, and dream. It’s built for interaction, lit with intention, and woven with meaning. We want people to feel transported, whether they’re climbing inside it, resting in it's shadows or dancing in its glow at night.
Organizer
Robert Backman
Organizer
Eureka, CA