DRIFT
Dallas (USA)

Tree of Ténéré

Tree of Tenere in Dallas
Introduction

Tree of Ténéré is a large-scale installation commissioned for Dallas. Built for a public outdoor context, the work had to perform reliably under real-world conditions and be ready within a fixed delivery window.

White play button icon inside a circular outline on a transparent background.Video thumbnail of the Tree of Ténéré opening film by DRIFT
artist statement

The Tree of Ténéré is a symbol of life flourishing in harsh conditions. Inspired by the solitary tree once found in the Sahara, it recalls a place of gathering, ritual, and rest. DRIFT uses technology guided by natural intelligence to generate a tree structure digitally, then brings it into the physical world as a close representation of a possible reality. The installation creates space for people to come together and feel emotional resonance.

Tree of Ténéré LED sculpture illuminated at night in Dallas
Tree of Ténéré light sculpture at Burning Man festival
Visitors gathered around Tree of Ténéré at Burning Man at night
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Two people in a canopy of a Tree with artificial lights in blue and green color
our role

TEAL delivered technical development, production and assembly for the Tree of Tenere canopy. We developed the Twigs, ran performance tests, coordinated specialist suppliers, and delivered controlled assembly of the complete canopy. The scope included packing, logistics preparation, and onsite installation to ensure the canopy was ready for handover to the client.

Assembly of Tree of Ténéré canopy components in TEAL workshop
Detailed assembly work on LED twig modules for Tree of Ténéré
Quality control of assembled Tree of Ténéré canopy sections
Packed Tree of Ténéré components ready for transport to Dallas
On-site installation of Tree of Ténéré canopy in Dallas
Lifting Tree of Ténéré canopy sections into position in Dallas
TEAL team mounting LED components on the Tree of Ténéré structure
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Completed Tree of Ténéré installation illuminated at night in Dallas
Credits

CLIENT

DRIFT

Year

2025

Service

Development, Production, Assembly, Installation

PHOTO / VIDEO CREDITS

Arjen van Eijk (video) Sophie Mylou

Team Teal

Alek Carr Augustina Banyte Bernadeta Rimutyte Deejay van Klink Ferrie van Klink Jaeeun Park Johannes Equizi Kenneth Moreiro Manon de Vlieger Polina Baikina

TEAL production team at the Tree of Ténéré installation site in Dallas
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