Welcomed Entirely
So many artworks are designed to burn and illuminate the darkness of the desert at night. This piece stands out from the crowd because of the incredible polish and play of light and shadows you could see in the daytime. Artist Michael Benisty created it from steel and polished it by hand to achieve the almost liquid appearance of this sculpture. You could spend all your time at the Burning Man festival appreciating as many art installations as possible and still only scrape the surface.
Welcomed Entirely
Gifts
Gift giving is the currency of Burning Man since cash exchanges are banned at the festival. When Burning Man was in its infancy people traded favors, however now it has developed into a bartering system where all kinds of things are traded including physical goods. But there are many exchanges that cannot be commodified, such as sitting and listening to someone speak about their inner fears, walking someone to their shelter, and keeping an eye out for anyone in need.
Gifts
