The replicated Breaking Wave was brought to life as a performance art installation at the PNE, inviting visitors to witness its creation firsthand. Constructed on-site by a team of volunteers using locally-sourced driftwood, this reimagined sculpture highlighted themes of sustainability and ocean conservation. Originally conceptualized for Burning Man to draw attention to ocean pollution from wood waste, Breaking Wave served as both an art piece and an environmental statement, allowing spectators to engage with the process of transforming reclaimed materials into a monumental work.

The replicated Breaking Wave was brought to life as a performance art installation at the PNE, inviting visitors to witness its creation firsthand. Constructed on-site by a team of volunteers using locally-sourced driftwood, this reimagined sculpture highlighted themes of sustainability and ocean conservation. Originally conceptualized for Burning Man to draw attention to ocean pollution from wood waste, Breaking Wave served as both an art piece and an environmental statement, allowing spectators to engage with the process of transforming reclaimed materials into a monumental work.

I helped create and burn the original “Breaking Wave” at Burning Man in 2012. Replicating the “Breaking Wave” let me reinforce the important message of the original in a new setting.

Standing 16 feet tall within the PNE park grounds, the Waste Not sign was a striking visual statement designed by my friend Willie Kushner. Created from an assortment of plastic discards and waste aluminum, this towering installation embodied the festival’s theme of zero waste. The bold configuration and recycled materials conveyed a powerful message about conservation and responsible consumption, making Waste Not a memorable and impactful feature of the event.

Standing 16 feet tall within the PNE park grounds, the Waste Not sign was a striking visual statement designed by my friend Willie Kushner. Created from an assortment of plastic discards and waste aluminum, this towering installation embodied the festival’s theme of zero waste. The bold configuration and recycled materials conveyed a powerful message about conservation and responsible consumption, making Waste Not a memorable and impactful feature of the event.

SolarPunk Ikebana was a metal flower arrangement that embodied the theme of energy conservation. Powered by stored solar energy, the installation illuminated at night, casting a warm, vibrant glow. This sustainable aesthetic symbolized the harmony between nature and technology, capturing the vision of a greener, more energy-conscious future.