Cathenge at Burning Man 2022!

Cathenge made it back to Black Rock City this year, 2022! This installation of three Catoliths facing outward surrounding a fire brazier was placed at 3:30 and Esplanade in Black Rock City. The installation was smaller and more intimate than the 2019 Cathenge installation that featured six cats in a 100′ circle. The intimacy of the installation, and the fire brazier burning in the center, provided opportunities for late night gatherings where the Mysteries of Holofelinity, the Cat Priestesshood of Pussiopolis and many other subjects were discussed.

This Burning Man installation was kind of a “Victory Lap” for the forthcoming installation at Patricia’s Green Park in Hayes Valley, San Francisco, and also a test of the new 3D prints and the new interactive electronic sound and light system In order to produce a version of Cathenge strong enough to stand outside in San Francisco for one year the Catoliths had to be redesigned and reprinted completely. The 3D printed cats you see here are a more refined and durable version of what was presented in 2019. Careful work was done in the 3D modeling to produce a “2 ply cat”, that is to say, the print has an outer layer and an inner layer as well as a layer of “infill”. The skin of the Catolith is effectively 1/2″ thick, and the Catolith’s sections all join together neatly with a system of interlocking laps.

3D model of Catolith in Cinema 4D interface showing the interconnection system using laps.

Another important improvement for the new and improved Cathenge is the “Holofelinity Interactive Light and Sound Sculpture.” The Catoliths feature “interactive harmonic purring” which is a central part of the Cathenge concept. At Burning Man we were most gratified to find that the purring system kept functioning for the entire week without any failure. This was a great testament to the careful electronic engineering by Theremin Barney and programming and sound design by Jacob Tonski. Great teamwork all around!

Speaking of teamwork, I certainly didn’t do this alone. Many thanks to everyone that helped make it happen out at Black Rock City:

  • Hannah Wise was a great assistant, and really my right hand woman in making sure this thing got out to the Playa and got put up. She did a great job, went through a lot, worked hard, and saw it through.
  • Theremin Barney was – as always – indefatigable and unwavering in his support and with his incredible electronic skills resolved problems that perhaps no one else could. Thanks to Barney the interactive sound system functioned all week.
  • Jacob Tonski did loads of last minute wiring and troubleshooting for Cathenge’s installation on the Playa. While Jacob did not come out to the Burn, he was instrumental to making it a success and is a key collborator for the installation at Patricia’s Green.
  • Phoenix Fatale did whatever was needed to make sure Cathenge happened. Very grateful to have had her help with the project.
  • Mark Wurtzel helped by bringing the fire brazier and gave his loyal, energetic support to the project throughout the week.
  • Kian Tabrizi put in long hours with me assembling the Catoliths in the middle of the night when the installation was completed on opening Sunday.
  • Many thanks to Opal Essence and the others at Dustfish Camp for hosting the installation.
  • Special thanks to Marian Goodell – “Always a fan of Cathenge” – for being key in making it happen.

Cathenge (2019 – 2022) has been made possible by generous support from:

  • San Francisco Arts Commission
  • Kathryn and Lewis Shepherd
  • Burning Man Foundation
  • Institute of Crazyology
  • Ben Nehmadi

Cat Temple for Burning Man 2022

Cathenge Cat Temple installation for Burning Man 2022 to be located at 3:30 and Esplanade in collaboration with Dustfish Theme Camp

Very, very pleased to announce that Cathenge will return to Black Rock City in 2022! We are producing a more compact version of the 2019 Cat Temple with the new and improved “2.0 Catoliths” that have been developed for the forthcoming Patricia’s Green public art installation in Hayes Valley, San Francisco. As per the illustration above, the Cats will stand on a triangular platform with a fire brazier in the center.

Cat Temple services will be conducted from 2AM to 6AM from Monday – Monday of the Burning Man Festival. In the wee hours of the morning, night cats will gather around the Burning Brazier of Holofelinity, warm themselves, drink kava, receive the Blessings of the Cat Priestesses, and learn secrets of the lost extraterrestrial cat civilization of Ancient Catlantis.

Don’t miss it!!!!!

Kindly support the Cat Temple for Burning Man 2022! You can make a tax-deductible donation to the Cathenge GoFundMe Campaign here:
https://gofund.me/d5deea84

Link for Cathenge Fundraiser

This year Cathenge will focus on developing and expanding the Cat Priestesshood of Pussiopolis:

  • Cat Priestess Training and Rituals
  • Kava Service (2 AM to 6 AM whenever possible . . . )
  • Exploration of the Principles of Holofelinity
  • Cat Chakra Meditation
  • Feline History Lectures
  • Brazier of Holofelinity

If you are interested in being a Cat Priestess or otherwise helping the Cathenge Cat Temple of Pussiopolis at Burning Man 2022 contact:

Contact page for Cathenge.net – leave a message please.

Catolith Manifestation at the Fluffy Cloud Experience! Saturday July 23rd 2022!

Catolith Manifestation at the Fluffy Cloud Experience! Saturday July 23rd 2022!

Two new and improved Catoliths will appear tonight at the Fluffy Cloud Experience. Fluffy Cloud is an immersive light and sound installation first debuted at Burning Man in 2019. The event will be held at the Craneway Pavilion in Richmond.

This Catolith appearance is a fundraiser for Cathenge for Burning Man 2022:

https://gofund.me/d5deea84

Drawing of Cathenge installation for Burning Man 2022. Catoliths will appear prominently on the Esplanade@3:33

Donations to Cathenge are tax deductible through the Institute of Crazyology, a 501(c)3 non profit arts organization.

New and Improved Catolith 2.0 with full moon and laser Cat Chakras!