In 2017, an ancient and powerful being came to our world to offer hope and solace to humanity.
In the wild and dusty desert of Burning Man, this graceful being towered 20 feet tall and welcomed visitors into the comfort of its own body to be soothed and restored.
This being was called the Solacii.
Created by a team of dedicated artists and visionaries, and supported by a Burning Man Honorarium Grant and hundreds of generous humans who believed in the vision, the Solacii was a response to the deep suffering and turmoil of our world.
Now, in 2019, we are excited to announce that the Solacii has been selected for Downtown Fremont’s public art program! For the next 2 years, the Solacii will offer its soothing presence to the Fremont community.
For its urban residency, the Solacii will be shedding its beautiful, delicate cloak to reveal the intricate form of sinuous steel lines that make up its inner structure. Inspired by the natural networks of mycelia, vines, and neurons, the finely-crafted steel form evokes the flowing interconnectedness of all beings.
We are grateful for this opportunity to to bring the magic of Burning Man, and the healing power of art, into the everyday world. From its inception, this piece was created to offer its gifts of inspiration and healing to the world at large. This installation is the first step in fulfilling that mission.
This will also be lead artist Tigre Bailando’s first long-term sculptural installation in an urban public space, and is an important milestone in their artistic career!
While we have received a generous offering from the city of Fremont, we still need to raise more funds to make this installation possible. We are asking you, our community, to support us in sharing this transformational work.
Your support will go towards the many costs of installing art in the Default World, including transportation of the piece, engineering, insurance, refurbishment & maintenance costs, and legal fees.
To thank you for your part in this project, we have created an array of beautiful new gifts representing the power of the Solacii for you to enjoy and wear with pride.
Please give what you can and help us spread the word!
With love,
The Solacii Team
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Every bit helps and we are grateful for anything you can offer! All donors will receive our boundless gratitude, be listed on our Donors List, and are invited to join us for the unveiling event in Downtown Fremont.
Receive a pair of vinyl stickers featuring a new drawing by Tigre of the Solacii offering inspiration and comfort to humanity. Perfect for adorning notebooks, water bottles, bikes, and anything you can get your hands on!
Receive a lovely bandana adorned with an original design by Tigre Bailando - a remix of our original popular bandana, now in BLACK. The most important accessory of all, perfect for dusty days and chilly nights. + We'll include the sticker set!
Receive a super soft t-shirt featuring a new drawing by Tigre of the Solacii offering inspiration and comfort to humanity. Printed locally on 100% cotton Bella+Canvas unisex tee. + Receive the vinyl sticker set, as well!
Receive a cozy hoodie featuring a new drawing by Tigre of the Solacii offering inspiration and comfort to humanity. Essential for on Playa and off! Printed locally on 100% cotton zip up hoodie. + we'll throw in the vinyl sticker set!
Receive a beautiful high quality photo print of the Solacii standing majestically over the Black Rock Desert of Burning Man. Signed by the artist.
Get fully geared up in a tee, bandana, hoodie, + stickers. Represent your Solacii pride or spread the love and share with friends!
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Receive a hand-made illuminated wall mask created by Tigre Bailando just for you! Cast by hand from the same materials used to make the Solacii's faces and hands, this beautiful work of art will bring the deep soulfulness of Tigre's work into your home or office.
