Snapped: The Long Feng Art Car – A Cultural Phenomenon (A Photo Essay)

With the likes of Vintage Culture, Damian Lazarus, Gordo, Colyn, Lee Foss, Arodes b2b AMÉMÉ, Kaz James and more gracing its decks at Burning Man last month, the AAPI-inspired art car did more than turn heads. It served as a cultural bridge between East and West. Concepted from the forms of the dragon, the phoenix, the pearl and the five elements, the extraordinary moving art piece brought thousands together through its groundbreaking visuals and sound.

“We built Long Feng with the precision of a tailor — every cut intentional, and every detail curated.” Mark Alan Diaz, Long Feng Creative Director

In addition to its moving, contorting robotics and full complement of mind blowing visuals, Long Feng leaves nothing on the table when it comes to sound design, including components from Funktion-One, NST Audio and Full Fat Audio. Adding to the immersive sensory experience are “performers, circus artists, and immersive storytelling that literally unfold with the music.”

Next time you’re on The Playa – or wherever else Long Feng is making an appearance, make sure you carve out some time to take it all in. It was definitely a highlight of my burn.

Special thanks to Benji Kaiyo for the images.