Art of Black Rock City 2026
Aeshtah
Philip DePoala with Edge Neuroscience & Art — Mas Ubud, Bali, Indonesia & Saugerties, NY, USA
About
A shrine for the supreme being Aeshtah. When the gong is struck, its sound evokes a vibrational spell to ease the passage of the god Aeshtah to its temporary residence in the mask shrine. The name Aeshtah can be roughly translated to "Breath, Death". Aeshtah is the source of the primordial fire of creation and guides the cycles of transformation in the natural world. This 3 meter tall sculpture was hand carved out of foam with knives, then fiberglassed and painted with airbrush.
Where to find it
Installation placements go on the map August 30. Check back then to find this one out there.
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