I like to create conceptualized art, physical interactive art, trolling "art", and create fantasizes of pulling off large pieces by integrating interactive pieces with technology with LEDS into an odd, thought-provoking pieces that leave you... kinda ... wondering.. What is wrong with Michael?! Hope you enjoy!
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DailyMail contacted me via Twitter DM, "Oh, I see you are at the 'Renegade Burn' out in Black Rock Desert during wha normally would have been the burning man event dates...She asks would you like to answer a few questions?! ... I was sitting at home confused, looking at this shitty tabloid website knowing they'd spin the article... so... OF COURSE I WOULD. I proceeded to fuck with them.
I proceeded to push hard on every burning man elite Stereotype:
Being Wasteful, Spending Tons of Money
Hanging out with Rich and Successful celebrities
Private DJs, Parties, Portos
Private Airstrip for on-site arrivals
Restrictive entry into private camp
$1000 Internet uplink & SpaceX's Starlink internet service
Virtual Reality headsets on playa
The best part was claiming I was camping with the "Bureau Of Misinformation" (Note: I've never camped with them, but shoutout to their amazing misinformation work)
/WOOSH I can't believe they actually published all my trolling answers....
Examples of other news sites that 'regurgitated' the false information as well.
The Sun - Where I've been called a TECH MOGUL
And more...
By Michael Goetzman
Burning Man 2019 had a neon sign that flashed “I love you. I love fucking you. I fucking love you.” , This is a shoutout conceptual piece to the creator.
By Michael Goetzman
The artistic goal was to create a playful child-like experience for Lakes of Fire or Burning Man. A large structure of two east/west facing heads in which LED light the creepy eyes while rocking back and forth as attendees use the playground equipment on the north/south sides.
By: Michael Goetzman
Conceptualizing and drawing in on mental clashes of 'always connected' and 'bound by time', stuck in the office... one's inner demon still wants to jam to music at Burning Man.
By Michael Goetzman
Conceptualizing getting fished into the cubical life. A Party on the outside, and all work on the inside. Don't get suckered in by the bait.
Successful Project!
My original concept here was an interactive 'badge' for kids and their parents at black rock explorers (a kids camp) at Burning Man 2019. The kids could aim their badge and push the 'temple' button, to change patterns of another badge. The tymkrs created multiple LED patterns shown in the images.
Showcased:
Black Rock City 2019
Pataluma Art Center 2019-2020
Bellevue Arts Museum 2020
Sierra Arts Gallery 2021
By Michael Goetzman
A small blinking and pulse LED gift to new friends and random burners at Burning Man 2018. 1000 were created, 800 successfully gifted.