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THE INTERSTELLAR REMIX WAGON

Themed art-car for Burning Man 2004, "The Vault of Heaven"

Note: The Interstellar Remix Wagon Project was a success because of generous donations of time, money, and hard work from many different people. The names and faces of participants have been partially omitted here to protect their privacy and to reinforce the communal ideals of this project.

IRW Vehicle SketchConceived during Burning Man 2003, the Interstellar Remix Wagon was designed to be the ultimate mobile party machine, and a haven for experimental forms of live music.

IRW Audio SketchMost features from this original design were retained in the final assembly.
- Omni directional sound system
- 200 square foot carpeted dance-floor
- 14' video projection screen
- 5000 watt electric generator
- Elevated stage and DJ booth
- Centralized lighting, video and sound control

IRW 3D ModelIRW Scale Model

Further design developments yielded additional features including
- Wings (cloth over PVC skeleton)
- Electro-luminescent skeletal outline
- Colored lighting arrays with chase controllers
- Fan-powered "rocket engines"
- Live video remixing system
- 14' Projector boom

Construction began in earnest during April of 2004. Donations were solicited to help with the high cost of raw materials, electronic equipment, vehicles and automotive maintenance.

IRW Building SketchesIRW Raw trailerIRW WeldingIRW Deck & Frame

Over the next three months, countless hours of further construction and logistical preparation took place. Steelwork, carpentry, painting, wiring, sewing and renting components for the Wagon continued until just days before the festival.

IRW Loaded TrailerThe Interstellar Remix Wagon was not designed to be street legal and had to be completely disassembled for transportation. A hard, three day drive brought The Wagon 3000 miles from its birthplace in Rockville Maryland to its destination in Black Rock City Nevada.

IRW Ohio TurnpikeIRW Biggest Truck StopIRW Nevada Hills

The Interstellar Remix Wagon Mini-Documentary was created immediately after the festival to thank the volunteers and donors. It is a brief glimpse into Burning Man 2004 and The Interstellar Remix Wagon's adventures there.
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IRW Final Odometer

More info:
The Interstellar Remix Wagon Budget
The Burning Man Project