Miguel Arraiz's Temple of the Deep, slated for Burning Man 2025, combines elements of the Nevada desert's geology and the Japanese art of kintsugi. This monumental structure features a fractured, black exterior reminiscent of ancient gathering spaces, aimed at enhancing contemplation and emotional release. The design embodies personal narratives through scars symbolizing loss and renewal. Attendees are invited to contribute sealed letters of emotion, further embedding personal journeys into the temple's experience before it is ceremonially burned, promoting a process of healing and radical acceptance.
"The structure draws on the Nevada desert's geological formations, appearing as a monumental black rock fractured by time, embodying resilience and transformation."
"Evocative of a cave, where people historically gathered to make sense of life, the volume itself is autobiographical – representing a heart shattered into fragments but reassembled with its scars intact."
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