The Dusty Couch

Where Stories Settle

IMPORTANT:  The information below is about the CONCEPT for a 2027 piece of art for Burning Man.  We are in the process of applying for an Honoria grant and have NOT yet been approved for Honoria funds or to place our art on the playa. 

The Dusty Couch project is the creative brainchild of Stories and Test Pattern.  To reach us email Stories at stories@campbui.org.  

This idea was conceived in 2025 and refined in 2026, as we took in various art pieces. We had the idea of a simple (doable) art piece that could be used as touchstone for people to not simply look at the art, but to reflect how the art and evolution of the art during the week either drew parallels or contrasts to the participants Burning Man journey.  What we are hoping to express is in reflections we learn about Burning Man changes us. To this idea we added a layer of artistic development by deciding we would update the installation daily to reflect various aspects of life. Our hope is that Burners will come across what could be perceived as a trivial installation only to find there is much more depth than originally meets the eye, and their minds will soar with heretofore unthought concepts and ideas about how Burning Man shapes their lives.  How many people have been Spellbound, by love, a book, conversation whilst sitting on a couch?