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Inner Reflection: A Chapel of Meditation

A place for meditation and contemplation incorporating Air, Earth, Fire and Water.

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Inner Reflection: A Chapel of Meditation

Inner Reflection: A Chapel of Meditation

Inner Reflection: A Chapel of Meditation

Inner Reflection: A Chapel of Meditation

Inner Reflection: A Chapel of Meditation

A place for meditation and contemplation incorporating Air, Earth, Fire and Water.

A place for meditation and contemplation incorporating Air, Earth, Fire and Water.

A place for meditation and contemplation incorporating Air, Earth, Fire and Water.

A place for meditation and contemplation incorporating Air, Earth, Fire and Water.

J Howard Boyd
J Howard Boyd
J Howard Boyd
J Howard Boyd
3 Campaigns |
Seattle, United States
$435 USD 8 backers
10% of $4,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal
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Short Summary

Seaweed Artist Collective has a successful history of bringing large-scale art installations to the Burning Man festival. This is our 2015 offering.

A black 20’x20’x20’ cube with large arched openings on each face. Each face of the cube will be pointing to the four cardinal directions. The inside opens up to a large white rotunda with a circular opening in the ceiling. Suspended in the center of the opening is an over-sized, water filled pendulum hanging down to the floor. On the floor inside will be a large sand pit with rakes for the public to interact with the sand. The pendulum is also interactive, allowing the public to push it and pull it by supplied hooks allowing them to reach over the sand. The design is to represent all the different meaning and symbols of the cardinal directions, as well as the four basic elements, as expressed in different cultures and religions. The garden will be a propane fed at night, so as the pendulum sweeps, it leaves a trail of fire.

What We Need

Building large-scale art is a costly affair. We have successfully raised most of the funds needed for this project, but we still need a bit more to actually get the final structure built and transported to Black Rock City and the Burning Man event.

Your contribution will be acknowledged with a variety of thank-you gifts, commemorating your participation in the completion of this project.

The Artist's Statement

"25 years ago this piece was imagined as a destination for soul searchers, meditation, and general coming together. I have been waiting for the perfect time in my life to bring this to reality. Having connected with the Seaweed Artist Collective and been assigned their resources, I believe now is that time.

The main concept represented by the Chapel is to create a space where any of the world’s cultural symbols could be applied, based on the viewpoint of each individual visitor. Those with Eastern influences might see Rat, Rabbit, Horse and Rooster from Feng Shui tradition. Celts might see Air Fire Water and Earth. A Native American Shaman could interpret it as Wisdom, Salvation, Beginnings and Conclusions etc...

This is accomplished by North, South, East and West corresponding to the four corners of this tranquil structure. The building’s orientation and shape is an abstract of all such forms of thought. Even the pendulum itself, surrounded by earth, fire, air and water could simultaneously be regarded as wood, metal, air, fire.

The exterior is meant to be devoid of any cultural or philosophical references, a black cube but with arched entryways that invite you inside. Once within, the white and gray color system represents a clean slate, a fresh moment to reflect, pray, meditate, or simply exist in a peaceful state.

The expression, ultimately is meant to be the creation of a space that is appealing to as many of the world’s spiritual traditions as possible." - Jon Taylor, lead artist.

Risks & Challenges

Our funding structure includes local fundraising events and parties, augmented by individual donations. This Indiegogo campaign is a critical component of that structure. We received a generous donation from our regional burner organization, Ignition Northwest, and we have guarantees of support from Burning Man Art Support Services.

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Postulant

$5 USD
You will earn our undying thanks and the glow of knowing you helped support a worthy project
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Novitiate

$10 USD
You will earn our undying thanks and the glow of knowing you are twice as generous as those people who chipped in 5 bucks.
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August 2015
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Deacon

$20 USD
At this level you are approved to receive a pair of waterproof stickers with the Seaweed/Chapel of Meditation logo.
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August 2015
2 claimed
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Elder

$50 USD
Donors at this level will receive a laser-cut representation of the pendulum, along with a couple of stickers.
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August 2015
1 claimed
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Shaman

$100 USD
VIP package consisting of a pendant and stickers, along with a custom VIP badge granting the bearer open admission to all Bars, Theme Camps and Installations at the Burning Man Event in September 2015 (21 and over for liquor service, participating entities only). Package will ship via expedited service, or can be claimed at Black Rock City between Aug 31 and Sept 6.
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August 2015
2 out of 8 of claimed
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