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THE INTERSTELLAR REMIX WAGONThemed 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. Conceived 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. Most features from this original design were retained in the final assembly. Further design developments yielded additional features including 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. 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. The 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. 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. More info: |