Help "Ozymandias" make it to Burning Man 2025!
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Hello! My name is Caroline, and I am supporting the lead artist Ricardo Martinez (Riikc) in bringing his artwork to Burning Man in 2025. We are so excited to be bringing this climbable, monumental sculpture to Burning Man this year, and we would be grateful for any support from the burner community!
"Ozymandias" is a monumental, metal head that emerges from the playa, giving the impression that a full statue may be buried somewhere deep within the earth. The sculpture is constructed using segments of aluminum tube, making it uniquely climbable, almost like a jungle gym.
Ricardo received an Honorarium in 2023 to bring "Axolotl: A Spirit Guide" to Burning Man. If you were there, you may remember this giant axolotl, which was built in the same aluminum style.
2023 was his first year at the burn and his first time bringing art, and he's thrilled to be coming back this year with a new sculpture. We're flying solo with no Honorarium this time around, and so far the build has been entirely self-financed. We have already purchased nearly all of our materials, with all additional support going toward:
- A build space in Las Vegas: this is our largest ongoing expense ($2,000)
- Lighting and improved solar kit: we have yet to purchase the LED lights that will illuminate the crown on top of the head. Donations will help us really pump up the lighting (± $1,200)
- Transportation: we are transporting the piece ourselves, donations would help with gas to get us to the burn (± $300)
Thank you so much for your support! We can't wait to see you there!
Organizer
Caroline Kamm
Organizer
Washington D.C., DC