THE POINT OF UNITY AT BURNING MAN

The Point of Unity” is a meditative sculpture that connects sky and earth, humanity and nature, the present and the future. It will stand as a symbol of international diplomacy and as the voice of Ukraine on the global creative stage.

At the heart of the installation lies a vast mirror, nearly seven meters in diameter, seemingly floating in the air. We concealed the massive beams and trusses within slender, almost invisible columns so that it appears weightless—like a cloud rather than a heavy structure. This mirror reflects the earth: people, the desert, and the light shifting throughout the day. Inside it lives a moving disk of sky with drifting clouds. Beneath one’s feet lies another mirror made of triplex glass. Standing upon it, a person finds themselves between two worlds—at the very point of their unity: seeing the sky as if reflected in a puddle, embedded in the earth like a diamond. It is a place for meditation and inspiration, where bold, untamed ideas are born and find the strength to become reality.

 
 

Despite all the storms and unpredictable conditions, the sculpture stood firm. Not a single element broke, and even after the tempest we raised the Ukrainian flag, which now proudly waves above the structure — a symbol of resilience, unity, and endurance.

Our sculpture “The Point of Unity” became a place where people meditated, dreamed, gathered together, looked into each other’s eyes, shared warmth and thoughts — even got married. The mirrors reflected not only the sky and the desert, but the people themselves, reminding everyone that unity begins within us.

 
 

Our sculpture became a meeting point of destinies for 36 couples, setting a record among all art installations at Burning Man. Wedding processions followed one after another — three in a single evening, and at times, six ceremonies taking place simultaneously.

The uniqueness of The Point of Unity lies in the fact that it never repeats itself: the light changes throughout the day, making every moment one of a kind. At dawn, noon, sunset, or night — the mirrors capture the surrounding space and create new worlds right before our eyes.

The uniqueness of The Point of Unity lies in the fact that it never repeats itself: the light shifts throughout the day, and every moment is unique. At dawn, noon, sunset, or night — the mirrors capture the surrounding space and create new worlds right before our eyes.

For the sculpture, we created a special meditative composition that complements its philosophy, enhancing the immersive emotional experience. To strengthen the sense of connection with the universe, we developed a meditative, mathematically cosmic soundtrack based on the astronomical parameters of the Solar System and encoded mathematical algorithms.

After the festival, we are bringing the installation back to Ukraine, where it will come to life once again, continuing to embody unity, our resilience, and our capacity to dream.