Visionary Art on the Playa
Art & Installations
A gallery of visionary painters, live art, and collaborative installations gathered by the artists of Sacred Spaces Village.
Featured Artists
Visionaries of the Mystic Metropolis
Sacred Spaces Village has long welcomed visionary painters and live muralists whose work animates the temple complex. Among those associated with the camp are Amanda Sage, Anthony Sirios West, Benjamin Moss, Michael Robinson, Martin Stensaas, Olga Klimova, Mark Henson, and others whose canvases and live paintings shape the village atmosphere.
Visionary Painter
Amanda Sage
Featured artist whose "Evolution" work introduced the Mystic Metropolis vision in 2010.
2014 Gallery
Anthony Sirios West
Contributor to the rotating gallery of visionary painters on the playa.
2014 Gallery
Benjamin Moss
Live art presence bringing textured, layered color into the temple spaces.
2014 Gallery
Olga Klimova
Painter in the 2014 lineup, adding an ethereal, figurative voice to the village.
Visionary Painter
Mark Henson
Longtime contributor whose visionary style anchors the SSV art identity.
Visionary Painter
Oberon Zell
Associated artist bridging mythology, fantasy, and ritual imagery.
Light & Sound
Interactive Experiences
Beyond canvas, the village curates interactive art experiences of light and sound that respond to the rhythms of kirtan, sacred music, and prayerformence on the camp stage. Installations invite visitors to step inside, listen, and participate.
The temple complex itself functions as a collaborative inter-faith installation — seven temples connected through a crystal grid dedicated to each chakra — created by individuals and groups working together across traditions.
2010 Art & Installations
Announced Roster
The 2010 Mystic Metropolis~Soul of the City project brought together a broad roster of collaborators. The announced Art & Installations list included Adam Scott Miller, Alex Atman, Andrew "Android" Jones, Chaz Peeling, Dennis Konstantin, Oberon Zell, and Qahira Lynn, alongside the visionary painters named above.
- Adam Scott Miller
- Alex Atman
- Andrew "Android" Jones
- Chaz Peeling
- Dennis Konstantin
- Qahira Lynn
Art and installation are central to the identity of Sacred Spaces Village, where visionary painters, live muralists, and collaborative builders transform the playa into a canvas of collective imagination. Each piece is conceived as part of an ongoing dialogue between artist and environment, shaped by dust, light, and the temporary nature of the camp itself. The result is a living gallery that invites wonder and reflection.</item>
Throughout the season, artists gather to create large-scale murals, sculptural forms, and interactive installations that respond to the temple and surrounding sanctuary. Painters work in shared spaces, while builders construct temporary structures designed to dissolve back into the landscape. The emphasis is on participation, encouraging visitors and campers alike to contribute ideas, brushstrokes, or materials to evolving works.</item>
Many of the featured creators draw on traditions of visionary and mystical art, blending symbolism, portraiture, and abstract imagery to evoke inner experience. Their canvases often reflect themes of alchemy, healing, and spiritual inquiry, aligning with the village's broader mission of enrichment and contemplation. Live painting sessions become informal gatherings where curious spirits can witness creative process unfolding in real time.</item>
As evening falls, illuminated installations and reflective surfaces alter the atmosphere, shifting colors and shadows across the camp. Visitors are invited to wander between pieces, sit within shaded pavilions, or engage with artists during scheduled events. The art of Sacred Spaces Village ultimately serves as both tribute and offering, a temporary monument to creativity's role in the Burning Man experience.</item>
2014 Artists
Gallery Lineup
The 2014 gallery showcased Anthony Sirios West, Benjamin Moss, and Olga Klimova, among other painters contributing to the village atmosphere on the playa.
Get Involved
Workshop & Performance Proposals
Artists and groups interested in contributing installations, live art, or performances can review the participation pathways through the Register page.