Space 1: Canvas 4: The Geometric Temple (2022)

Space 1: Canvas 4: The Geometric Temple (2022)

Framed upon Wall Five of Space One, this spectacular, high-angle aerial photograph by Filipe Patrocínio captures the immense scale and vibrant geometry of the Dance Temple during the 2022 edition, themed 'The Anthropocene.'
Capturing the structural essence of the space, this image highlights the dancefloor taking shape through raw architectural forms. Looking down from an elevated perspective, the frame is dominated by the majestic, multifaceted canopy structure stretching out across the landscape like a massive, colorful bird or star. The complex architectural fabric features interlocking geometric triangles and stripes radiating outward in bold hues of magenta, orange, soft pink, and turquoise blue. Beneath this towering protective shade, thousands of festival-goers form a dense, massive collective, dancing and moving together on the earth