In 2018, Jupiter Artland staged Romanti‑Crash!, a vibrant outdoor arts festival blending performance, sound, and installation in the sculpture park’s woodland and meadow spaces. Curated by Sian Dorrer and Matilda Strang, the event celebrated contemporary rituals and community connections.

Romanti‑Crash! went on to inspire Jupiter Rising, the festival that has since gained international recognition, continuing the spirit of immersive arts experiences at Jupiter Artland.

A smiling female festival goer wearing a blue headscarf and yellow sunglasses, sitting on a hay bale in the sun at the Romanti-Crash! 2018 festival, curated by Sian Dorrer and Matilda Strang. Photography by Max McClure.
Three performers in white costumes interacting with large flowing sheets of sheer, spotted fabric on the grassy landform sculpture, part of the contemporary art and rituals at Jupiter Artland's Romanti-Crash! 2018 festival. Photography by Max McClure
A close-up of a musician or DJ performing under purple light, partially obscured by sheer fabric, working on a laptop with an illuminated sticker. Captures the sound and immersive art installation aspect of the Romanti-Crash! festival at Jupiter Artl
A costumed festival attendee in a large pink dress posing on a grassy earthwork sculpture at Jupiter Artland's Romanti-Crash! 2018 festival. Event photography by Max McClure.
Two women, one in a salmon-colored dress, chatting and relaxing on hay bales during the Jupiter Artland Romanti-Crash! 2018 event, capturing the contemporary ritual and community theme. Festival photography by Max McClure.
Two guests relaxing on hay bales in the sun, enjoying drinks, during the Jupiter Artland Romanti-Crash! 2018 festival. This outdoor arts event focused on community connections. Photography by Max McClure.
A close-up portrait of a woman with glitter applied to her face, wearing a colorful chevron headscarf and a floral jacket, smiling outdoors at the Jupiter Artland Romanti-Crash! 2018 festival. Max McClure event photography.
A dramatic close-up of a performer wearing an elaborate, illuminated, abstract mask and costume under vibrant purple light, part of the contemporary rituals and installation art at Romanti-Crash! 2018. Photography by Max McClure.
A performer or festival attendee in a coral-colored, puff-sleeve dress dancing with arms raised under bright light, capturing the energy of the Romanti-Crash! festival. Curated by Sian Dorrer and Matilda Strang. Photography by Max McClure.
A lively crowd clapping and dancing inside an illuminated tent, capturing the immersive performance and sound elements of the Romanti-Crash! 2018 festival at Jupiter Artland. Photography by Max McClure, McClure Creative Productions.
A woman in a teal/blue off-the-shoulder dress and a flower crown dancing under purple light in an immersive installation tent at the Jupiter Artland Romanti-Crash! 2018 festival. Photography by Max McClure.
A woman with long, dark curly hair and a red jacket drinking and eating a snack, seated on the grass at the Jupiter Artland Romanti-Crash! 2018 festival. Natural light documentary photography by Max McClure.
A dramatic nighttime image of a costumed performer on a raised stage, illuminated by spotlights and a disco ball, performing for a large crowd in the woodland area of Jupiter Artland's Romanti-Crash! festival. Photography by Max McClure.
A wide shot of a dark woodland path illuminated by small ground lights and a central bright light installation in the distance, capturing the atmospheric setting of the Romanti-Crash! festival grounds at Jupiter Artland. Event photography by Max McCl
A close-up portrait of a female musician playing a bass guitar on a small stage inside a tent at the Jupiter Artland Romanti-Crash! 2018 festival, highlighting the live sound experience. Photography by Max McClure.