🌌✨ The Story of Nebula Shroom Grove! 🍄🔥 ✨🌌
From a dream to reality—Nebula Shroom Grove was brought to life as a Burning Man Honoraria installation! This magical creation wouldn’t have been possible without an incredible team who pushed through every challenge to design, build, and bring Nebula to the playa. 🌞🌙
💡 One year of hard work.
🏗️ Countless nights & endless dedication.
🎭 A surreal experience under the stars.
Now, we’re beyond excited to share a glimpse of what we lived at Black Rock City! Hope you feel the magic as much as we did! ✨💜
Videographer/editor: Lukas Jaramillo
#NebulaShroomGrove #BurningMan #ArtOnThePlaya #DreamToReality #ImmersiveArt #BlackRockCityMagic #art #artinstallation #sunset #goldenhour #photography #dance #nightlights
The desert sun kisses Nebula, reminding us of the beauty in simplicity and the power of shared dreams. ☀️
#burningmanart #mushrooms #togetherness #sunsetmagic #desertdreaming #artandgratitude #burningmanvibes
Together, we rise. Each layer of Nebula represents the strength and unity of the community that built it. 💫🙌
#burningmanart #mushrooms #togetherness #gratefulhearts #desertfamily #burningman2024 #togetherwestand #unlimited
Nebula Shroom Grove — A story of connection and collaboration. A cluster and canopy sculpture created to mimic mushrooms, create shade in the desert and bring people together, through the dawn and the dust!
Public Installation: Nebula Shroom Grove
Client: @understorybm
Location: Black Rock City
Event: Burning Man 2024
Photographed by @kristina_chan_ for Atelier et.al
Team:
Silvia Rueda - Lead Artist
Lina Castaneda - Concept Artist / Project Manager
Ana Maria Ortiz - Construction Artist
Claudio Arevalo - Build Crew Lead
Vanesa Rueda - Lighting Designer
Kristina Chan – Photographer
Carolina Jaramillo - Camp Coordinator / Volunteer
Daryna Polishchuk - Build Crew Assistant
Juan Leon - Lighting Assistant
Sebastian Moreno - Build Volunteer
Angelica Mancilla - Build Volunteer
Lukas Jaramillo - Videographer
Alberto Garcia - Camp Lead
Alfredo Chavez - Computational Designer
La May - DJ / Build Volunteer
Theophile Peju - Computational Designer
Antony Panzica - Build Manager
Dante Testolini D2B - Fabricator
Format - Structural Engineer
@srcuellar@linaciaia@understorybm
#NebulaShroomGrove #BurningMan #Dreamscape #art #documentationphotography #publicsculpture #interactiveart #desert #publicart #installationart
Under the stars, Nebula Shroom Grove comes alive.
Each night, the sculpture’s interior shifts through a spectrum of colour—lighting design by @vanerueda1 .
A gathering point and landmark on the playa, built by an international team of artists, designers, and makers.
Public Installation: Nebula Shroom Grove
Client: @understorybm
Location: Black Rock City
Event: Burning Man 2024
Photographed by @kristina_chan_ Atelier et.al
Team:
Silvia Rueda - Lead Artist
Lina Castaneda - Concept Artist / Project Manager
Ana Maria Ortiz - Construction Artist
Claudio Arevalo - Build Crew Lead
Vanesa Rueda - Lighting Designer
Kristina Chan – Photographer
Carolina Jaramillo - Camp Coordinator / Volunteer
Daryna Polishchuk - Build Crew Assistant
Juan Leon - Lighting Assistant
Sebastian Moreno - Build Volunteer
Angelica Mancilla - Build Volunteer
Lukas Jaramillo - Videographer
Alberto Garcia - Camp Lead
Alfredo Chavez - Computational Designer
La May - DJ / Build Volunteer
Theophile Peju - Computational Designer
Antony Panzica - Build Manager
Dante Testolini D2B - Fabricator
Format - Structural Engineer
@srcuellar@burningman
#NebulaShroomGrove #BurningMan #DesertNights #PublicArt #ArtInstallation #InteractiveArt #NightPhotography #LightingDesign #Dreamscape #DesertArt #StorytellingThroughArt #CommunityArt #SiteSpecific #PublicSculpture #ArtPhotography #ArchitecturePhotography #DustAndCommunity #BurningManMemories #AtelierEtAl
Nebula Shroom Grove is an immersive art installation created for Burning Man Festival 2024, inspired by the festival theme Curiouser & Curiouser. The installation was built as a site-specific, durational experience where art and architecture collide, evolving throughout the festival and engaging participants directly.
The installation was later presented during @l_d_f_official at @porcelanosa_uk London, highlighting its spatial and experiential qualities.
Public Installation: Nebula Shroom Grove
Client: @understorybm
Location: Black Rock City
Event: Burning Man 2024
Photographed by @kristina_chan_ , Atelier et.al
Team:
Silvia Rueda - Lead Artist
Lina Castaneda - Concept Artist / Project Manager
Ana Maria Ortiz - Construction Artist
Claudio Arevalo - Build Crew Lead
Vanesa Rueda - Lighting Designer
Kristina Chan – Photographer
Carolina Jaramillo - Camp Coordinator / Volunteer
Daryna Polishchuk - Build Crew Assistant
Juan Leon - Lighting Assistant
Sebastian Moreno - Build Volunteer
Angelica Mancilla - Build Volunteer
Lukas Jaramillo - Videographer
Alberto Garcia - Camp Lead
Alfredo Chavez - Computational Designer
La May - DJ / Build Volunteer
Theophile Peju - Computational Designer
Antony Panzica - Build Manager
Dante Testolini D2B - Fabricator
Format - Structural Engineer
@srcuellar@burningman@kristina_chan_
#ArtPhotography #ArchitecturePhotography #DustAndCommunity #BurningMan #publicart #publicinstallation #publicsculpture #interactiveart #AtelierEtAl
Archi-Tech Talk | E2: Render to Reality, A Journey to Burningman with Silvia Rueda
Thursday April 24th live on YouTube
In this episode of Archi-Tech Talks, we sit down with Silvia Rueda to explore the incredible journey behind Nebula Shroom Grove — an interactive timber pavilion designed for Burning Man 2024 by Silvia and the Understory team.
Originally conceived in Unreal Engine, Nebula Shroom Grove started as a digital concept and quickly evolved into a real-world installation after winning the prestigious Burning Man Honorarium Grant.
In this talk, Silvia shares:
🌌 The creative journey from immersive render to real-world build
🍄 How the team used computational design to optimize structure and generate G-code for CNC fabrication
🛠️ The challenges of building at scale in the Nevada desert
🔮 Sneak peeks of new ideas for Burning Man 2025
Whether you’re into digital fabrication, immersive design, or radical self-expression, this episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to bring visionary architecture to life at one of the world’s most iconic creative gatherings.
Subscribe and tune in to discover how imagination meets innovation at the intersection of design and technology.
#ArchiTechTalks #BurningMan2024 #NebulaShroomGrove #DigitalFabrication #ComputationalDesign #ArchitectureAndTechnology #UnrealEngine #CNCDesign #BurningManArchitecture
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💡 From beginner to pro – build stunning real-time scenes, and rebuild @understorybm burningman project.
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#UnrealEngine #ArchViz #ArchitectureDesign #HeatherwickStudio #ATNMasterclass #RealtimeRendering #Unreal5 #ArchitectsOfInstagram #DesignEducation #AECtech #Twinmotion #LearnUnreal
🌳✨ Honored to have been selected to present a design for the Man Base Pavilion at @burningman 2025 — theme: Tomorrow Today. @understorybm
Our proposal, Healing Forest, envisioned a spiral of three distinct tree species growing together in harmony. A place to reflect on deforestation and our environmental crisis — where the forest slowly burns to remind us of what’s at stake.
We didn’t win this time, but the journey of dreaming, designing, and imagining this world was truly unforgettable. Grateful for this experience and for the amazing team who made it real 💚
📐 Computational Design: @geometrie.studio & @alfcharom
🌿 Concept Design: @linaciaia
🔧 Fabrication Detail: @left_shoelace from D2B
🔥 Thanks to the Burning Man team — especially @kcookcan — for the love and care put into reviewing so many beautiful visions.
Can’t wait to grow this dream again in the future 🌱
#HealingForest #BurningMan2025 #TomorrowToday #UnderstoryStudio #EnvironmentalArt #InstallationArt #CollectiveDesign #ImmersiveExperience #SpeculativeDesign #ForestDreams #DesignForTheFuture #BurningManArt
🌿✨ Sharing a few glimpses into the design process behind Healing Forest, our proposal for the @burningman 2025 Man Base Pavilion. @understorybm
This spiral forest was brought to life through a mix of sketching, concept development, and real-time rendering tools — helping us explore light, atmosphere, and scale in a dynamic way from day one.
Each layer tells a story.
Each tree holds a memory.
The burn, a quiet call to action.
Grateful to this beautiful team for dreaming with me 🌱 @twinmotionofficial@unrealengine@linaciaia@alfcharom@geometrie.studio
#HealingForest #BurningMan2025 #TomorrowToday #UnderstoryStudio #RealTimeRendering #UnrealEngine #Twinmotion #DesignProcess #EnvironmentalArt #ConceptArt #SpeculativeDesign #ArtInstallation #ForestSpirals #CollectiveImagination #unrealengine #twinmotion
What an incredible experience at @uncoverfestival by @gerador at @municipiodeguimaraes ! ✨🎉
I had the honor of sharing my passion in three ways:
🎤 Panel Talk – Immersive Media: Shaping Perceptions & Ethics with the amazing @laurawerup ! Such a thought-provoking discussion!
💻 @twinmotionofficial Workshop – Creating virtual worlds in the Metaverse 🌍🚀 Huge thanks to everyone who joined and explored the magic of 3D world-building with me!
🔥 Nebula Story Talk – Sharing the journey of @understorystudio and how we took art to the legendary @burningman !
This festival was pure inspiration—from the brilliant speakers to the creative energy everywhere. Can’t wait for next year! Thank you @gerador for making it so special! 💜 Photos by: @chericheri_media@marianasilvax
#UncoverFestival #Gerador #Guimaraes #ImmersiveMedia #Metaverse #BurningMan #VirtualWorlds #ArtAndTech #CreativeCommunity
🌍✨ Join me at @uncoverfestival in Portugal! ✨🎭
From March 13-16, I’ll be at Uncover—a festival that explores the power of image in shaping perception and influence.
🔥 What I’m bringing to the stage:
🧠 A masterclass on the creation of virtual worlds @twinmotionofficial@epicgames
🎙️ A talk on how immersive media shapes perception and ethics
🍄 A Nebula Shroom Grove @burningman story session at an open mic theatre
Expect four days of masterclasses, talks, workshops, exhibitions, performances, and concerts—all in a relaxed and inspiring space!
📍 Guimarães, Portugal
🔗 More info at @gerador.eu
Come be part of the conversation! See you there? 🌟
#UncoverFestival #VirtualWorlds #ImmersiveMedia #Storytelling #NebulaShroomGrove #ArtFestival #CreativeCommunity #twinmotion #epicgames
