DESCRIPCIÓN DEL PROYECTO
Posters design for each of 10 Principles of Burning Man. Each principle is represented by a tree of life, composed of meanings and representative elements fundamental to cultures of the world. The tree of life is a fundamental archetype in many of the world's mythological, religious, and philosophical traditions. It is closely related to the concept of the sacred tree. Each principle and the tree with which it is related is described below...
Principle: Civic Responsibility - The Redwood tree
We value civil society. Community members who organize events should assume responsibility for public welfare and endeavor to communicate civic responsibilities to participants.
For many cultures, the redwood tree is seen as a symbol of protection, balance, and healing. The redwood is often called the “Tree of Life” due to its ability to live for thousands of years.
Principle: Decommodification - The Elder tree
In order to preserve the spirit of gifting, our community seeks to create social environments that are unmediated by commercial sponsorships, transactions, or advertising.
Elder trees are associated with magic and mystery, and the meanings of their symbols are as varied as their uses. You can hang branches and twigs over doors and windows to ward off evil and negative energies; carry the berries for the same purpose. Some say that Judas of the Bible hung himself on his tree, although that is not a known fact.
Principle: Immediacy - The Bodhi tree
Immediate experience is, in many ways, the most important touchstone of value in our culture. Bodhi Tree. It is said that the bodhi tree symbolism has a lot of meanings like protection, wisdom, fertility, meditation, and enlightenment. In addition, the tree is often used as a focal point for meditation and contemplation, as it is believed to promote inner peace and tranquillity.
Principle: Leaving No Trace - The Walking tree
Our community respects the environment. We are committed to leaving no physical trace of our activities wherever we gather. The tree supposedly “walks” from shade to sunlight by growing roots in the direction it wants to travel, and then allowing the old roots to lift into the air and die.
Principle: Radical Inclusion - The Juniper tree
Anyone may be a part of Burning Man. We welcome and respect the stranger. No prerequisites exist for participation in our community. Junipers and humans have had a long history together, and it is likely to continue far into the future. This hardy evergreen has been used for medicinal purposes, as well as fuel and lumber since ancient times. Juniper tree symbolism is steeped in antiquity and has long been associated with symbolism and a lot of meanings.
Principle: Radical Self-expression - The Cottonwood tree
Radical self-expression arises from the unique gifts of the individual. No one other than the individual or a collaborating group can determine its content. Cottonwood trees have long held a special place in the hearts and minds of many cultural groups, serving as symbols of hope, abundance, and purity. For many native peoples, the cottonwood tree was seen as a symbol of peace and protection.
Principle: Radical Self-reliance - The Baobab tree
Burning Man encourages the individual to discover, exercise and rely on their inner resources. Baobab tree symbolism can represent divination, dreams, beauty, health, spirit communication and longevity. In some cultures, the Baobab tree is seen as a sacred tree and is thought to be a link between the physical and spiritual worlds. The Baobab tree is also known as the “Tree of Life” because of its ability to sustain life in harsh conditions. Their vast water storage capabilities enable an entire community to survive off of a single tree.
Principle: Participation - The Banyan tree
Our community is committed to a radically participatory ethic. We believe that transformative change, whether in the individual or in society, can occur only through the medium of deeply personal participation. The banyan tree has been a symbol of faith, luck, and spirit communication for centuries. The national tree of India, the banyan tree is also called the Indian fig, arched fig, and the Vada tree. Ancient cultures have seen the banyan tree as a representation of the World Tree, the Tree of Knowledge, and the Tree of Life.
Principle: Gifting - The Almond tree
Burning Man is devoted to acts of gift giving. The value of a gift is unconditional. Gifting does not contemplate a return or an exchange for something of equal value. Almonds trees are often associated with faith, fertility, purity, perfection and particularly in attracting money or other valuables. These symbols have made people carry almonds as part of their lucky charms. The almond tree and pomegranate were both held sacred by the Pagan societies near ancient Biblical cultures.
Principle: Communal Effort - The Acacia tree
Our community values creative cooperation and collaboration. We strive to produce, promote and protect social networks, public spaces, works of art, and methods of communication that support such interaction. The acacia tree has been revered for its mystical properties since ancient times and this legume family member was often associated with sacred fires, divine visions, and regal elephants. Acacia tree symbolism has a lot of meanings like fidelity, protection, immortality, spiritual leadership, divine authority and past life recall.
CONTEXTO CULTURAL / PROBLEMÁTICA
The project took more than 600 hours to complete.Burning Man co-founder Larry Harvey wrote the 10 Principles in 2004 as guidelines for the newly-formed Regional Network. They were crafted not as a dictate of how people should be and act, but as a reflection of the community’s ethos and culture as it had organically developed since the event’s inception.
SOLUCIÓN
The project is inspired by the clay sculptures commonly made by hand in central Mexico because of their meaning: The tree of life is a mystical amulet full of symbology that appears in many legends. Besides trees in particular have a deep meaning and are full of wisdom. They have accompanied humanity from the beginning, being a source of food and protection. However, the spiritual meaning has served as a guide and direction. The tree of knowledge, connecting to heaven and the underworld, and the tree of life, connecting all forms of creation, are both forms of the world tree or cosmic tree, and are portrayed in various religions and philosophies as the same tree.