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We Are All Connected, We Are The Universe

Check out this quick video on our favorite installation from this year’s burn. Full breakdown from The Confluence below!

ILUMINA IS THE MOST RECENT ART INSTALLATION TO TAKE THE BURNING MAN WORLD BY STORM
At Burning Man this year, an interactive art installation by the name of Ilumina took on the playa for the first time and provided an unforgettable experience to anyone who participated. Conceived by Mayan Warrior and Sr. Pago founder Pablo Gonzalez Vargas, the 37-foot tall creation illuminated the Nevada desert and attracted visitors who were drawn to its majestic glow.

The true experience of Ilumina though extended well beyond just a visual experience to gaze upon. With Ilumina, guests are invited to take part in an immersive three-minute long meditation and flow exercise that ushers them into a state of coherence and deep harmony with themselves, fellow participants, and the universe through a proprietary merger of modern technology and ancient design wisdom.

To start, biometric sensors are connected to the earlobes of each participant, which measures their unique state of coherence and averages them together. Ilumina’s dazzling lighting design and moving soundscapes respond to this unique algorithm. As the group becomes more coherent, the sculpture glows brighter and the music swells, creating a shared experience for participants.

The design for Ilumina was inspired by an amalgamation of four key concepts. The first is Torus, which can be seen in the flow of electrons within an atom as well as the shape and flow of the greater universe itself. Next is the Fibonacci sequence, which is a simple and elegant ratio that binds nearly all design in the living world, from the human body to leaves on a tree.

The third source of inspiration is a cutting-edge tool provided by the HeartMath Institute, which uses biometrics sensors to train oneself on the self-regulation of emotional states to achieve coherence. Lastly, there is Metatron’s Cube, which contains all of the geometric shapes in existence and thus embodies the divinity of all potentials. These four concepts come together to create Ilumina.

“Ilumina was inspired by an experience I had using HeartMath Institute’s feedback software where I found myself in a state of flow,” says Ilumina founder Pablo Gonzalez Vargas. “I was inspired to create a piece for Burning Man that took this concept to a larger scale designed around collective coherence while bringing together the elements of flow, mathematics, and the fundamentals of sacred design.”

Artists that worked alongside Pablo to complete Ilumina included HeartMath Expert & Executive Producer Gaby Vargas, lighting design expert Paolo Montiel, who has worked closely on all of James Turrell’s projects in Mexico, highly experienced musician and performer Mendrix, Mexico-City based art studio Cocolab, renowned painter and sculptor Marco Kalach and many more.

This is the second piece the Pablo has brought to Burning Man, with the first being the multi-media arts vehicle Mayan Warrior. Since its debut in 2012, Mayan Warrior has brought musical performances, elaborate lighting designs, and painting by visionary artist Alex Grey. Mayan Warrior continues to be one of the most popular and dazzling experiences on the playa.

Since Burning Man, Ilumina has experienced a spread well beyond those who experienced its inaugural journey with over 500,000 views and counting on videos uploaded to social media. More news to be announced in the near future regarding next steps for Ilumina.

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ART – Mt. Eden, At Night

So recently I tweeted about Mt. Eden’s latest masterpiece, “At Night”.  Now usually for my lyrics pieces there are, well, LYRICS I incorporate into the art but I don’t think that should restrict what I create art inspired by.  If a song takes me away… that’s all that matters. So, for the latest lyrics piece I had to choose Mt. Eden.

This song is so beautiful and delicately woven together.  There’s a sense of mystery, wondering, and journey that really captures my attention.  When I close my eyes, I feel like I’m standing at the edge of a huuuuuge cliff, and hundreds of feet below are crashing waves and the wind is so strong I can lean over the edge against it…  (Pretty much, I am Pocahontas, let’s be real.)

But, that’s what music does, it takes you to a place far away.

 

Mt. Eden, "At Night"

Mt. Eden, “At Night”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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ART: Skrux – Infinite

I recently gushed over Skrux’s gorgeous melody, Infinite.  ( See: http://audiomolly.com/giveusmore/ ) And, as we all know, when I get hooked on a song…I MUST MAKEH ART!!!!!!!! IT CALLETH TO ME!!!

I was trying to capture motion, heart feels, hope, surrender and eternity.  Thank you for moving me Skrux!

"The more we give..."

“The more we give…”

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Art – Jack Garratt

I love ominous. I love dark undertones.  I love quiet rage.  When this song came on, from the very beginning with it’s hollow vocals and eerie echoes, I was hooked.   It’s gentle and almost soothing, but you can feel the growing pressure.. you know something’s coming.  It seems like a soft seething til it releases a smooth fury at 2:18.  SSSSOOOooooo  sexy!!!!!! (I think I may have made a sound similar to a porno at that point. EMBARRRAAsssiinnng!) It’s just SO GOOD though!  This song captures them molten heartbreak feels.  When a song captivates me like that…I MUST MAKE ART!!!!!

CURSES! I am a slaaaaave to good muuuuussiiiicc!!!!

Worry - Jack Garratt

Worry – Jack Garratt

 

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Art – Grimes

Latest lyrics piece since I’ve been on a huge Grimes kick lately.  I don’t understand how a human can get a voice so sweet and so high and unearthly.  One thing I LLLLOVE about Grimes is her ability to be sweet and at the same time kind of disturbing.  There’s this tainted innocence about her that I was trying to get with this piece… Damn I love twisted shit.

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Grimes, "Skin"

Grimes, “Skin”

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Paranoia…

So, a little while back I posted about SAFIA. latest “Paranoia Ghosts & Other Sounds”. And that shit is blowin up! Yaaaayyyy!!! Such a good song deserves good recognition!  Anyways, I’m still completely addicted to it and had to make some art to it while playing it on repeat to the point where anyone else’s ears would bleed.  I like to think mine are evolved to withstand repetition. Thanks Darwin!

Refresher on this glorious song:

 

And this is what said glorious song birthed:

wtf????

wtf????

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For Crying Out Loud!!

I’ve decided that The 1975 is a good band to remix. Do you hear this producers?? REMIX THEY SHIT!!!!!

I had to do a lyrics piece to this one.  Hits close to home. And I’m a huuuuge fan of EMBRZ.. he makes such magical glorious mysterious enchanting music. Every single one of his songs I get addicted to and put on repeat “How Long Will I Love You” is still an ultimate fav of mine.  Listen to the beautyyyy!

Settle Down

Settle Down

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