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Complexahedron. Art Installation. Burning Man 2023

Geometric structure honoring the cube's hexagonal systems of symmetry and balance with the universe.

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Complexahedron. Art Installation. Burning Man 2023

Complexahedron. Art Installation. Burning Man 2023

Complexahedron. Art Installation. Burning Man 2023

Complexahedron. Art Installation. Burning Man 2023

Complexahedron. Art Installation. Burning Man 2023

Geometric structure honoring the cube's hexagonal systems of symmetry and balance with the universe.

Geometric structure honoring the cube's hexagonal systems of symmetry and balance with the universe.

Geometric structure honoring the cube's hexagonal systems of symmetry and balance with the universe.

Geometric structure honoring the cube's hexagonal systems of symmetry and balance with the universe.

Kelly Davison
Kelly Davison
Kelly Davison
Kelly Davison
1 Campaign |
Petaluma, United States
$5,156 USD 28 backers
34% of $15,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal

Burning Man 2023 is fast approaching and an exciting new art installation called the Complexahedron needs all the support it can get to ensure its week long residence at this most extraordinary of events.   

About the Project

Rising over 20 feet above the playa, The Complexahedron is an experiment in the interactions between the faces, edges, and vertices of 55 fractalizing hexahedrons.  Three sculpted figures surround the structure symbolizing different branches of animal evolution.  A meeting of geometric perfection and figurative storytelling, the Complexahedron offers diverse ways of perceiving and experiencing the installation.  

Showcasing the deceivingly simple cube's potential for complexity, the structure's unique geometry can be observed from multiple perspectives.  Both the interior and exterior display their own unique character and different energies.  Seating throughout the lower and upper cubes allows for comfortable reflection and meditation while appreciating the installation's inverted geometric forms.  Ascending the central, climbable spire through the triangular threshold and into the second level sanctum reveals the beating heart of the Complexahedron, a suspended complex of tetrahedrons whose vertices align perfectly with those of the cube surrounding it.     

A calm refuge from the intensity of the desert heat by day and a lively, energetic gathering place by night.  The Complexahedron has something for everyone and we look forward to this shared experience with all who care to admire, enjoy, and contribute to this project.

 

 

Who We Are

The Complexahedron crew is rooted in Sonoma County, California and lead by Kelly Davison.  Always creative, he spent years pursuing adventure and a love of nature before refocusing that creativity on painting and woodworking.  A few years back Kelly, a carpenter by trade, decided to dive into the study and practice of geometry.  What emerged was a fascination with polyhedrons.  Endless tinkering in the wood shop culminated in the design of the Complexahedron’s structure.  Inspired to no end by the powerful creative force of the Burning Man experience, this will be his first time designing and leading a project of this kind for the event.   

Contributing to this project is sculptor Henry Washer, who will create three statues that will accompany the installation.  He was the lead artist of The Monument of Indecision, a 2018 project that started the working relationship between the two. 

 

What We Need, What You Get, and How to Help

In order to ensure the highest quality of the Complexahedron experience, we have determined that a $15,000 fundraising goal is needed to cover the cost of lumber, hardware, lighting, the casting and finishing of the sculptures, and finally, transportation and equipment rentals.  This being an entirely community funded project, any size donation will be greatly appreciated. 

To celebrate your contribution in making this dream realized we will have various perks available to donors ranging from stickers and pins to t-shirts and pendants all the way up to scale model sculptures of the Complexahedron itself.

We totally understand that not everyone is able to donate monetarily, but that is not the only way to support the project and get involved.  Spreading the word is critically important as well. Through social media, word of mouth, or any other means, please help get the word out to others who may be interested and outside of our immediate circle.  Also, if you live in the Petaluma area and would like to help with the construction and promotion of the project, everyone is welcome to contribute. 

The Bigger Picture

There's more to this than donating to an art project.  This is a community project that inspires people and draws them together to bring out the best in each of them.  It's about setting a challenging goal and forming a team to realize what may not have otherwise seemed possible. The experiences gained through these types of projects are invaluable to all aspects of life.  New skills are learned, relationships are formed, boundaries are pushed, and lives are enriched.  Creating this dynamic space for hard work, creativity, and community is what a donation to the Complexahedron goes toward and we thank you so much for your support.  

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Complexahedron Sticker

$10 USD
High quality vinyl stickers feature the Complexahedron logo exploding with geometry and color. Stick it on your car, water bottle or wherever.
Included Items
  • Sticker
2 out of 200 of claimed
Ships to United States of America

Complexahedron Enamel Pin

$25 USD
Adorn yourself with this intricate soft enamel pin featuring the Complexahedron logo.
Included Items
  • Sticker
  • Complexahedron Enamel Pin
3 out of 100 of claimed
Ships worldwide.

Complexahedron T-shirt

$50 USD
You're gonna look so fly in the official Complexahedron t-shirt. Comes in 3 different colors- black, blue, and purple. Sizes small through XXL.
Included Items
  • Sticker
  • T-shirt
1 out of 100 of claimed
Ships to United States of America

T-Shirt and Laser Cut Pendant

$75 USD
With this one you're not just getting the t-shirt but also some extras special Complexahedron bling bling - the laser cut pendant. Rock this thing around your neck, rear view mirror, or wherever it may hang.
Included Items
  • Pendant
  • T-shirt
1 out of 100 of claimed
Ships worldwide.

Complexahedron Combo Pack

$100 USD
If you like march, you're gonna love the Combo Pack. It's packed with all the good stuff- t-shirt, pin, pendant, and sticker. Plus you're gonna get a paper model so you can make a mini Complexahedron with just scissors and glue plus you'll get a hand written note from the artist with a personal message straight to you.
Included Items
  • Sticker
  • Pendant
  • T-shirt
  • Paper Model
  • Note
  • Complexahedron Enamel Pin
2 out of 100 of claimed
Ships to United States of America

Sculpture plus Combo Pack

$250 USD
With this exciting perk you will receive all the goodness of the combo pack plus a geometric wooden sculpture hand made by Kelly.
Included Items
  • Sticker
  • Pendant
  • T-shirt
  • Paper Model
  • Note
  • Sculpture
  • Complexahedron Enamel Pin
5 claimed
Ships to United States of America

Big Sculpture + Combo Pack

$1,000 USD
If you think the Complexahedron looks cool then you probably want a scale model of it in your house, right? Well, you're in luck. That's what a $1000 donation will get you in addition to the whole combo pack.
Included Items
  • Sticker
  • Pendant
  • T-shirt
  • Paper Model
  • Note
  • Big Sculpture
  • Complexahedron Enamel Pin
1 claimed
Ships to United States of America

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