Today we cranked up the pace of the Pleiadian Oasis build at the Generator Space in Reno. A volunteer built and run establishment, it’s a true inspiration to be in a huge building dedicated exclusively to artists building for Burning Man. The whole joint hums with machinery – laser cutters, arc welders, machine tools – every power tool dedicated to some absurd vision. Like the vision of our crew of Sydneysiders to build a constellation in the desert.
The art that’s being worked on at the Generator is extraordinary. Keeping details as vague as possible to avoid spoilers, they feature; A giant chicken. A an elegant phoenix. A large snail, built by a European team that includes Frenchmen.
Despite being at least a city block in size, there’s so much art being made that teams are working in pretty close proximity, not too close to feel cramped, but close enough for some quality camaraderie.
Lina from South Carolina – a Reno local and one such friendly neighbour in the space – invited us to the VIP room – on the roof. Watching the sun slide past the desert mountains ringing Reno was a glorious moment to end a long day of cuitting and drilling.
More building and prep tomorrow as we ramp up towards the eclipse and then the Burn.
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