DISCO PRIMITIVE ∞ HANDMADE ∞ ONE OF A KIND
We were invited to participate in the revitalization efforts to rejuvenate the Heart of The City “Center Camp” at Burningman this year. We were thrilled to take on the great challenge of building in the dust. We were excited and honored to share what we love to do. To create a container within a container within a container of love and passion and wonder. To bewitch and bewilder.
The year prior I had planted a seed. I proclaimed to the universe that I wanted to bring my work to the Playa. Home to Burningman. My first burn was in 2011 and it was a game changer for me. I was into my second year of having the gallery and I had a show turn over during the weekend of the burn. My friend and I left Playa Friday morning painted a black gallery white hung a show held an opening reception and at the end of the night we jumped back into the car and made it back to the playa for Sunrise. I’ve retuned several years since and every Burn has gifted me either shadow work or light work. It was an honor to be recognized this year and to be given an opportunity to gather my loved ones in a great push and collaboration.
While I don’t feel like I hit my mark creatively on this one. I do feel like I succeeded on some level. Every project I learn more and I study the photos and look for ways to improve the installations and their compositions. I don’t know how I could have squeezed out anymore in the time frame I was working with and on the budget but I know deep down I gave it all that I could.
I feel blessed to have and to hold so many special humans that create and are willing to give and pour so much love into the greater vision. I couldn’t have done it with out them and all the jokes we get to share when we gather.
Thank you to my love and cosmic Partner Damon Soule for always having time for me and supporting my visions. Encouraging me, teaching me, inspiring me and loving me. For all the splinters your poor hands have endured:) I love you. My cosmic sisters, Snowbroth, Polimnia & Moons. My brothers Five Tone and Nome Tone the real Geeees!!! From start to finish the last few standing over and over. So grateful for y’all. To Laura Day All Day. I love you and thank you for believing in the vision, supporting and championing us. You’re a powerful leader woman and human.
To the men of Furtherrr and their families for saying yes! For creating such beauty and inspiring us all. Watching y’all work together over the last 14 years has taught me so much about creativity, collaboration, inter personal relating. To the women behind them.
Thank you to Paul Hemming and Brian Chambers for your madness and genius and belief in the magic these men share and offer the world. For championing them for all these years.
To everyone who made it possible! For building the city for building the dream!
Much love & Gratitude,
Sparkles