Welcome to the Womantree
Womantree is a large-scale art installation first created for
Burning Man 2014 by artists Valerie Mallory and Mikell Haynes. For
its 10-year anniversary in 2024, it returned to Burning Man as a
larger, grander piece with its own garden and entry portal.
The piece is a meditation on the lives and legacy of women, their
stories, and our connection to them.
Generations Entwined
From a distance, Womantree appears to be a large tree 'growing' in a
barren landscape. Approaching it, one discovers the tree is created
from castings of real women! The trunk and branches are formed by
the figures and faces of generations of women, supporting each
other, growing together, connected in a mossy embrace.
The piece represents the strength and stories of women, their
ability to thrive and support each other through various challenges.
The tree, a natural symbol of life and growth, is an apt metaphor
for the enduring spirit of womanhood and its connection to nature.
Womantree is not only a celebration of the complexities and beauty
of the female experience but also an invitation to reflect on the
broader narratives of women's lives and the journey through life,
birth, growth and death.
Thanks for your support
Womantree was originally created by Valerie Mallory Art for
Burning Man 2014. For its 10-year anniversary, it returned to
Burning Man 2024 with support from a Burning Man Honorarium Art Grant. We're deeply grateful to the dedicated crew of builders,
volunteers, and financial donors who helped make this happen.
Thank you so much!
We've brought large-scale art installations to Burning Man every
year since 2014. Please swing by our studio site to learn more
about our work and see what we're up to now.