VitalLink (build) by Nebula Collective from Austin TX A 9-foot aluminum cube stands as a futuristic wireframe structure, with a glowing heart suspended in its center. From each vertical post, a mannequin arm extends outward at hand-shaking height, palm open. When touched, the arms sense the participant’s heartbeat, triggering light to flow up the cube and into the heart. The heart glows and pulses in real time, visually syncing with the rhythms of those engaged. As more people connect, the lights intensify and evolve, creating a living display of collective energy. The piece explores the idea that, like music, light may also synchronize us, inviting reflection on connection, rhythm, and the unseen pulses that link us together. Contact: shawn@nebulacollective.org https://burningman.org/event/2025-art-listings/#a2IVI000001I6Kv2AK

VitalLink (build) by Nebula Collective

Photo by: Duncan Rawlinson

Year: 2025

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VitalLink (build) by Nebula Collective from Austin TX A 9-foot aluminum cube stands as a futuristic wireframe structure, with a glowing heart suspended in its center. From each vertical post, a mannequin arm extends outward at hand-shaking height, palm open. When touched, the arms sense the participant’s heartbeat, triggering light to flow up the cube and into the heart. The heart glows and pulses in real time, visually syncing with the rhythms of those engaged. As more people connect, the lights intensify and evolve, creating a living display of collective energy. The piece explores the idea that, like music, light may also synchronize us, inviting reflection on connection, rhythm, and the unseen pulses that link us together. Contact: [email protected] https://burningman.org/event/2025-art-listings/#a2IVI000001I6Kv2AK

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