<div>Help Bring "If 6 Was 9" to Burning Man 2025!
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<div>The Vision
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<div>"If 6 Was 9" is a human-scale interactive art installation that transforms the desert landscape into a playground of wonder and perspective. This striking spiral sculpture invites participants to explore the fluid nature of reality, challenging our perceptions of what we think we know.
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<div>What Makes This Special
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<div>Scale &amp; Impact: Standing as a mysterious presence in the desert, this sculpture creates an unforgettable landmark that can be seen from great distances
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<div>Interactive Experience: The piece invites climbing, sitting, and contemplation, becoming a gathering place for connection and play
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<div>Day &amp; Night Magic: By day, the vibrant green texture creates a surreal contrast against the stark desert landscape. By night, stunning LED ultra violet lighting transforms it into a glowing beacon of art and community
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<div>Symbolic Meaning: The title references the Jimi Hendrix song of the same name, and the idea that perspective shapes reality - what appears one way from one angle becomes something entirely different from another
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<div>The Challenge
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<div>After successful previous showings at the Venice Afterburn in October 2024, and the Burning Man LA Regional, "BEquinox" in May 2025, we need to rebuild and transport this installation from Los Angeles to Black Rock City. This is no small feat - the sculpture requires a complete re-build and re-surfacing as well as a new, sturdier base to handle the playa. The clock is ticking!
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<div>Reconstruction Costs:
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<div>Materials: Lumber for burner-resistant framework, synthetic fur covering, structural hardware
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<div>LED Lighting System: Professional-grade weather-sealed lighting, controllers, and power systems
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<div>Platform/Base: Engineered foundation to ensure stability in desert conditions
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<div>Transportation &amp; Installation:
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<div>Transport: Rental truck to transport from LA to Nevada, this is a larger expense than anticipated.
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<div>Installation Crew: Small rigging and assembly team
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<div>Tools &amp; Equipment: Machinery rental for installation and removal
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<div>Your Impact
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<div>Every dollar helps make this vision a reality:
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<div>$50 - Covers basic materials and hardware
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<div>$100 - Funds LED lighting components
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<div>$250 - Sponsors major structural materials
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<div>$500 - Supports transportation costs
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<div>$1000+ Major Supporter. Bless!
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<div>Why This Matters
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<div>Burning Man art installations like "If 6 Was 9" create moments of wonder that stay with participants long after the dust settles. They foster community, inspire creativity, and remind us that art has the power to transform not just spaces, but perspectives.
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<div>This project represents hundreds of hours of design, engineering, and craftsmanship - all donated freely to create a gift for the Burning Man community. Your support helps cover the real costs of materials and logistics that make these magical experiences possible.
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<div>The Team
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<div>Johnny G.
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<div>Artist living in LA.
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<div>Member of the Axolotl camp and art car at Burning Man.
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<div>Last year I gained some valuable experience assisting LA artist, El Nino, with his large scale installation, "Coqui", the giant frog.
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<div>This will be my fourth burn and my first time bringing an art project to the playa.
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<div>Brian Hobart
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<div>Lighting designer and engineer extrordinaire.
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<div>Member of the Axolotl camp and head lighting engineer for the Axolotl art car.
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<div>Timeline
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<div>June 2025: Transportation arrangements
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<div>July 2025: Final design and material sourcing,
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<div>Reconstruction and testing
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<div>August 2025: Installation at Burning Man
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<div>Thank You
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<div>Every contribution, no matter the size, brings us closer to making "If 6 Was 9" a reality again. You're not just funding an art project - you're supporting the dream of creating transformative experiences that remind us all to question our assumptions and see the world from new angles.
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<div>Together, we can turn desert dust into magic. ✨
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<div>*All funds go directly to project costs. Any excess funds will be donated to Burning Man arts grants or saved for future art projects.
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<div>• No raffles, sweepstakes, giveaways, or promotions are offered in 
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<div>exchange for any donations made to this GoFundMe.
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