HATU C.O.R.E. PROJECT

Burning Man 2011 Rites of Passage

WHAT IS C.O.R.E?

The Circle of Regional Effigies – a ring of effigies that will surround the Man in Black Rock City 2011, each created by a local community from within the Burning Man Regional Network.

Lotus Petal Lighting and Gazebo (ground level) Build VIDEO

Beehive (upper level) Build VIDEO

For current updates on HATU progress and details visit our FaceBook Group

Contact hatucore@gmail.com if you would like to participate or contribute.  Thank you!

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Hive Alembic of Transformative Universalities

H.A.T.U. at the C.O.R.E.

The ground level of HATU is a gallery filled with the honey of art and creativity.  An 8ft tall octagonal gazebo closed on 7 sides with the 8th wall being the entrance and exit.  Decorative metal sconces framing each wall and the entrance will add plasma cut décor and structural support — thanks to Kevin Moore.

Just outside the HATU gazebo entrance there will be a nested phoenix — created by Roy Dean and his crew — to welcome you to view the art of the seven rites of passage.

Five of the gazebo walls will feature 4×8 paintings by renowned Utah artists –  Sunny Strasburg ~ Martin Strensaas ~ Xkot ~ Spencer Barton ~ Raven Johnson — who bring their perspective on creation through paint and sculpture in both traditional and ‘faux’ art forms…

The Book — envisioned by Bobby Gittins — will contain a pictorial collection of all Utah art projects brought to playa over the years.  Email us today with your playa art project!

On top of the gazebo level is Hive Alembic, a 10ft Hive shaped Stupa, representing our Universe.  Gold fabric over chicken wire defines the beehive shape and gives the HATU a golden glow during daylight, as well as a bit of shelter from wind.  The seating area inside the Hive is accessible to the public via 8ft rope ladders constructed by Chris Coleman.  Pineapple crew will add plush atmosphere to this upper level with decor and comfortable seating.

This beehive shaped sculpture glows from afar with artfully integrated LED lights that breathe life into the Hive as they move and change color.  Our amazing lighting team ledby Alice Bain and Dan Benson are constructing and programming custom LED art specific to this project.  There will also be lights directed to the paintings and sculpture, phoenix, book and other art brought by our community to take part in the CORE project.

At the 18ft peak, blazing a warm beacon to the HATU, the rotating Element 11 sign represents our Utah Regional Burn Event and the 11^th Element Sodium– a connection to our roots in the City of Salt.  – created by “SugarBoy” Shane.

Lotus leaves created from metal tubing covered in fabric will surround the HATU.  Eight modular, free-standing petals highlighted with LED lights will completely encircle the gazebo level with the tips of the petals lit in gentle flame.  – created by “SugarBoy” Shane.

The structure is made primarily of 6×6 and 2×4 wood with some eco-plywood (non toxic glue etc) for flooring .  The Hive being encased in chicken wire gives the beehive shape and also helps contain ash and small debris during the burn.

All metal sconce frames, lights, glass work, lotus petals, art installations, and other decor will be removed and re-purposed prior to burning.

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HATU CORE BUDGET

We are currently building the HATU in donated space KM Studios

(Thanks Kristian!)

 

Materials Aquired as of June 29, 2011:

• Wood = $1,000  (gazebo, seating, Hive) – purchased by Element 11
• Chicken Wire = $ 0  (beeHive level) – donated by community
• Conduit Piping = $650  (lotus petal frames) – purchased by Shane
• LED lighting = $200  (lotus petal light strings) – purchased by Alice
• LED I65 lights (4 qty) = $180 @$45 ea (beeHive glow) – “” by Alice
• Metal brackets = $  ?    (gazebo frame brackets) – made by Kevin

Orders Pending as of June 29, 2011:

• Metal = $1000? (decorative sconces on gazebo level)
• Lights = $2,600 (LED lights, and lighting for art pieces on exhibit)
• Cloth = $2,000 (structural shape and atmosphere)
• Fire = $500 (rotating sign, and lotus petal tips)
• Transportation = $800

Total Materials Request $7,500

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WISH LIST

• Fire retardant jumpers
• Dust Mask/Goggles for 30 crew = $3,000

This donation would help to offset the cost of a full set custom built by local artists and CORE crew members Ian and Raven.  Each mask and goggle pair would be customized to the crew member – giving our crew a unique while unified look.

• Tickets still needed for our crew = 23   Seven of our crew have already purchased tickets of the total 30.

LIGHTING WISH LIST

• Individually-addressable RGB pixel nodes, each node running an LPD6803 microprocessor. We will be running 1800 of these nodes at approximately 3000W   *Go Ask Alice (*A)
• One 1000W ATX power supply box *A
• Arduino microprocessor board, we will require two *A
• The American DJ S81 LED is a simple, small LED strobe that is light weight and compact. 21 white LEDs provide bright strobe effect. Low power consumption: 3W each. Beam angle: 130-degrees. *A
• 4 LED PAR spotlights, fit into standard E27 screw bases. We are using LED lamps because their low wattage requirements (14.5W per bulb) and their long life (50,000 hours) will allow us to re-use them for future projects.
• 2 blacklight bars *
• Single strand of 144 warm white LED lights (4.5 Watts) *

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Build Crew ……………………   11 (Bobby Gittins is lead)

Fire and Safety Crew………   5  (Bone Daddy is lead)

Art ………………………………….   6   (Sunny, Martin, Xkot, Spencer, Raven, Roy)

Lighting Art…………………..   2  (Alice Bain is lead)

Elemental Sentry……………    7  (Kallisti is lead, Leave No Trace)
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