Xylophage — 2013
About
Xylophage is a dreamscape of the remnants of a giant tree. The stump of the tree becomes a cozy room with benches, ringed with flames. Surrounding the stump, gargantuan mushrooms have taken root, light, and flames creating a warm, fun space for gathering and playing.
Effects
The giant fire mushrooms of Xylophage boast 24 poofer effects, each controlled by participants. The tree stump features all-encompassing fire, and the light mushrooms glow with patterns of light generated by LED strips.
Specs
Xylophage has 6 separate components:
Big Stumpy, 18' tall, 18' wide
Fire Mushrooms, 2 mushrooms, 16' wide caps, 15' tall
LED mushrooms, 2 mushrooms, 6' wide caps, 12' tall
Sound mushroom, 6' wide cap, 14' tall
Exhibited at Burning Man, Black Rock City, NV — 2013
