Circle of Doors is an immersive photographic installation that transforms the timeless symbolism of the Tarot into a participatory journey. Rather than simply viewing the artwork, visitors become part of it, opening one of 22 mysterious doors to discover the archetype waiting on the other side. Each encounter is unique, inviting curiosity, reflection, and meaningful conversation through the shared language of art and symbolism.

Following its debut at Burning Man in 2014, the installation toured nationally, appearing at major arts and music festivals throughout the United States and reaching hundreds of thousands of attendees. Awarded two Burning Man Honorarium Grants, Circle of Doors has become a celebrated example of immersive art, bringing together fine art photography, archetypal symbolism, and participatory experience.

Nighttime scene at Lightning in a Bottle festival with people walking towards a brightly lit Circle of Doors Installation. Tall trees surround the area, and the dark sky is visible above.
A woman in a beige dress and a red headscarf holds the lighting mechanism with a long handle in her right hand as she looks up and lights a large flaming metal chandelier structure at a festival, with tents in the background.
Large human figure sculpture at the end of a dusty path, with people riding bikes and walking, some tents and structures in the background, misty or hazy atmosphere.
An aerial view of a night scene featuring the colorful Circle of Doors installation. The surrounding area is dark, with some lights visible around.
Two women with colorful clothing and accessories are standing next to a large, circle of doors installation on a flat, desert-like surface, with a clear sky in the background.
A group of people gathered inside a vintage-style circus tent with red and black draped curtains, watching a fiery chandelier around a large, hanging, flaming fire pit suspended from a metal framework.
An outdoor art installation featuring black and white photographs of women, with some photos labeled with names such as 'Lovers,' 'Chariot,' 'Hermit,' 'Justice,' 'Wheel of Fortune,' and 'Strength.' The photographs are framed on a structure with billo
A large sign standing in a vast salt flat with a sunset or sunrise in the background. The sign features a tarot card artwork with a human face and mechanical elements. Two tall street lamps are positioned on either side of the sign. The text on the s
Colorful carousel at a festival with people walking around and a partly cloudy sky.
A desert landscape with mountains in the background and a mostly cloudy sky. In the foreground, there the building of the Circle of Doors installation. There is a large white truck, large tarot card posters, and people setting up.
A circular structure made of various old doors in different colors, with fabric covers and lighting on top, situated outdoors on a dry, flat landscape under a clear blue sky.
A group of people gathered in the middle of the door frames for the Circle of Doors Installation. There is a white truck with an open back nearby, and metal frames on the ground arranged in a circular pattern. The sky is clear with some clouds.
A woman in vintage clothing holding a teacup and fan, sitting at a table with tea sets, outdoors with hanging fabrics in the background.
Three women sitting inside a vintage, futuristic-looking vehicle on a dry, flat, desert landscape with mountains in the background, under a bright sky with clouds, during daylight.
Overhead view of a crowded indoor event with people standing and sitting around a central chandelier with exposed light bulbs, some wearing backpacks and hats, and some taking photos or using their phones.
A circular structure made of weathered, colorful wooden doors with a fabric canopy on top in the middle of a desert, with other amusement rides and vehicles visible in the distance under a clear sky.
A group of people taking a selfie, smiling and waving, with a salt flat landscape and art installations in the background, seen through a fisheye lens.
A desert scene with a white truck, people, and various scattered objects, with mountains in the background and a clear blue sky.
Inside the Circle of Doors installation with draped fabric ceiling, people sitting and standing, mural doors, and bright fiery chandelier in the center.
Outdoor art exhibit featuring large framed tarot doors arranged in a semi-circle, set in a lush green forest with tall trees and sunlight filtering through leaves.
People sitting and standing in a vintage carnival tent decorated with red curtains, with a chandelier hanging from the ceiling, and a large leather book in the foreground.
Two women sitting inside a box truck with packed belongings and bicycles around them, smiling at the camera.
Circle of Doors Installation inside a warehouse, the large metal circle frame holds assorted colorful doors.
A dusty outdoor scene at sunset with people walking and cycling, a circular structure with doors and an outpost version of other tarot cards in the foreground, and mountains in the background.
Colorful circle of doors installation with pink, purple, yellow, green, and white doors, set on a dirt field with rocks in the foreground, trees in the background, and a clear sky above.
A large, artistic structure has a circular wheel atop a base, with small stairs leading up to it. Set atop barren, desert landscape, with mountains and people walking and on bikes in the background as the sun sets.
Inside the Circle of Doors Tarot Installation with red and gold drapery, a circular chandelier with flames hanging from the ceiling, and people gathered around, some sitting and some standing, engaging in conversation.
A decorative hanging lantern with intricate white patterns, illuminated from within, against a dark background.
Person wearing a black mask with a pink eye and white teeth design, and long red and multicolored hair, standing in front of a poster with a black and white image of a person with glasses and face paint, during dusk or night.
A lantern with a perforated metallic surface hanging from the ceiling, illuminating a night scene with a fiery wheel structure above it.
People gathered around a fire in a large outdoor carnival or fair tent at night, with artwork and banners visible in the background.
A close-up photo of a man with a beard and mustache, wearing a hat, smiling, holding a rectangular object with colorful stickers, in an outdoor setting with trees and cloudy sky in the background.
Inside the circle of doors installation with a chandelier hanging from the ceiling, decorated with dark purple and black drapes. There are posters on the walls featuring tarot cards, and striped seating visible on the sides.
A group of people in a dark indoor circus tent, with colorful curtains and a chandelier hanging from the ceiling. Some people are sitting, some are standing, and there is a woman in the foreground wearing a furry hooded coat. The scene appears lively
A person riding a bicycle through a scene filled with dense dust or smoke, creating a hazy atmosphere. A Circle of Doors Outpost structure is in the foreground.
A giant flaming metal chandelier with glowing lights, built with metal and wood, is part of a carnival or festival display at night, with people nearby.
Silhouettes of two people celebrating at a festival or event during sunset or dusk, with bright sunset in the background.
A desert scene with a wheel-shaped sculpture in the foreground, a man in white clothing walking past a row of colorful booths, and a distant amusement park ride with a tent-shaped top against a clear blue sky.
A dusty, foggy scene at Burning Man with a weathered, rocket-like sculpture in the foreground, and a colorful, circular tent and bicycles in the background.
A decorative tarot outpost with a round top structure featuring tarot card posters, topped with a circular wire frame holding a small sculpture, illuminated against a dusk sky with a desert landscape in the background.
A large, metal structure of doors with colorful panels, situated on a flat desert landscape with a few small structures and distant mountains in the background, under a partly cloudy sky.
Interior of the Circle of Doors Installation, two women walk through two of the doors to the center area where purple and grey fabrics hang from above.
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