These geometric shapes are one example of the innovation that frequents the art created at Burning Man. These shapes are created by carving complex patterns into numerous sides of geometric shapes. Lights are then put into the shapes which turns the entire room into the artwork as seen in the photographs. This demonstrates innovation because not many art exhibits are the entire room and the way it is done is extremely simple yet creates something so complex.
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One room of the exhibit was a replica of the temple that is a participant built part of the Burning Man festival. This is one of the most impactful creations that comes out of Burning Man. Throughout the event, participant are invited to write the name of a departed loved one or friend, and then place the piece onto a framework. Throughout the event, the temple goes from basic support to an elegant structure that becomes a place of spiritual healing and recovery. This is significant as a piece of innovation because the participants build this structure and use it to help themselves and other recover and heal emotionally. It was born out of the need to have a place to move on from loss and has become a showpiece over the years.
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This sculpture is one more example of the innovation that takes place at Burning Man. This piece of art is an interactive sculpture that allows people to change it. When the ring on the floor turns green, anyone can step in the circle and the sculpture will fold down and expand back out. This demonstrates innovation and creativity because it is going beyond a typical sculpture. The artist makes it interactive and attempts to get the normal person more interested and become an active participant in the exhibit.
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The link shows the sculpture in action
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One of the reasons Burning Man has become so popular and is so effective at promoting innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurship, is the very purpose behind its existence. Burning Man was created to allow people to come together and be creative and express their individuality. The majority of the projects and structures created at Burning Man, are made by the very people attending, which greatly promotes innovation and creativity. Having the attendees create their festival and allowing them to express themselves is part of the reason Burning Man has become so popular and a hub for creativity.
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