8/8 - Eye to the Sky Fundraiser!
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Friday, August 8th | 9 Bob Note, Bushwick, Brooklyn
Backyard opens at 9PM | Music inside til late
TICKETS: https://wl.eventim.us/event/EyeToTheSky-An-Art-FUNraiser/658401?afflky=9BobNote
This summer, catch a rare glimpse of large-scale Burning Man art right here in Bushwick before it heads out to the Black Rock Desert! This is a unique chance to see this kind of an installation locally here in Brooklyn before it gets officially erected in the desert.
EyeToTheSky is a new immersive sculpture bound for Burning Man 2025 — a sweeping pavilion of curved plywood, surrounding a stunning central light piece made of glass and steel in the form of a glowing human iris gazing skyward. It’s a living room for the deep playa — a space for gathering, reflection, and awe.
Join us for the test build of this monumental work in the backyard of 9 Bob Note, where the full installation will be constructed for one night only. Come explore the space, chill under the structure, and connect with the team bringing this piece to life.
🌀 Live acoustic music under the sculpture until 11pm
💃 Indoor DJs & dancing late into the night, including Illich Mujica, 2Melo, &Ily, Tony Grund, Mr. Jones & more TBA!
🍻 Community vibes, art energy, and good people
🥽 Experience the art in full scale with VR by Aisu
Website for more info on the project:
www.eyetothesky.art
Wanna get invlved? Whether proposing a performance, activation, or wanting to get involved with the build or strike of the piece, fill out the following form:
https://forms.gle/2tYCsXXxTu7rJExF9
The work is led by Michael Joseph White, a Brooklyn-based artist and creative technologist whose background includes architectural design, robotics, LED installations, and digital fabrication. Michael has contributed to installations for Leo Villareal Studio, Apple TV, Gucci, Hudson Yards, and more. His large-scale art has appeared at Burning Man, CAMP Festival, and The Shed. His more recent 2024 sculpture dSphere has been turning heads at major events across the country like House of Yes’ City of Gods Halloween spectacle, Miami’s Love Burn, and CAMP festival in Maryland.
This is your chance to support the creation of major Burning Man art, experience it up close before it hits the desert, and celebrate with the people who make it all happen.
All ticket proceeds are donations to support transportation and materials for the playa.
There will be a station available to provide tax-deductible donations at the event.
Dress to express. Bring good vibes. Respect the space.
Let’s bring the playa spirit to Bushwick — see you under the Eye.
Comprehensive list of other artwork/project involvement by Michael White:
Selected Projects contributed to:
Temple of Together, architectural design, Burning Man 2024
Forest Shipwreck, architectural design and fabrication, CAMP Festival 2024
Bobby Anspach Studio Foundation, archival 3D modeling 2024
Interactive Video Wall, LED programming, Hudson Yards 2024
Exquisite Animalus, pre vis concept artwork 2023
SonicSphere, architectural design, the Shed 2023
O2 Treehouse, crystal ball, LED programming 2023
Daniel Wurtzel Flag Waiver, robotics 2023
Hello Tomorrow on Apple TV, prop robotics 2021
Villareal Studio: Illuminated River, Stanford Hospital, Moscone Center. Various Gallery Series, programming and software configuration, 2017-2021
Artworks and Projects
dSphere, geometric sculpture, Burning Man 2024
Temple of Spheres, temple proposal and finalist, Burning Man 2024
Jay’s Suitcase, geometric sculpture, Burning Man 2022
bassAware, audio device product design 2014
boomTrike, mobile sound sculpture 2010
Want to get involved in this event? Email elena@junxion.nyc with your ideas!
Want Shwag? Check out our crowd funding campaign:
https://crowdfundr.com/EyeToTheSky2025
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