the prism of possibilities

2021

 60’ x 40’ x 16’ footprint, Structure 1: 16’ H x 23’ D. Structures 2,3,4: 14’ L x 14’ W x 8’ H.

Burning Man 2021 Honoraria Grant Award.

Statement: A multi-dimensional portal invites citizens into a universe of potential climate futures. Spinning outward, the portal directs participants to explore three different domiciles, from best to worst case scenario climate-impacted earths.

Physical Description: The Prism of Possibilities is centered around a zome (a pointed, swirling dome), steel treated with rainbow petina and covered in triangular dichroic pieces. The zome is surrounded by three structures that represent homes, with  spiraling square steel gateways leading to each. The best-case scenario is very utopian-futuristic, made of plexiglass and shiny metal siding; the worst-case, junkyard materials; the mid case, upcycled pallets. The interior of each is filled with the trappings of everyday life under each scenario, including original writing and audio content.