Burning Man is a place of music and fun, and what could be more fun than getting into an objet d’art metal cage and playing a grand piano? The piano is probably really, really out of tune, but that’s no reason not to pound out a note that speaks to you at the moment.
It’s possible that nobody even heard what this musician was playing, but the desert hears it all. There was a photographer there to capture the moment, however, so we know that at least one person was able to appreciate it. How did they get the piano in there, though?
Artistic Expression
It comes as no surprise that Burning Man is overflowing with artistic expression. We all use different means of self-expression in our day-to-day lives. The way we dress, the way we speak, the way we pursue our hobbies — all pretty normal stuff. Participants of Burning Man express themselves RADICALLY. This means that they try to live their fantasies to the fullest.
Many participants express themselves through extravagant art projects, workshops, costumes, accessories, and themes. This group of burners dressed as furry animals. Radical self-expression can also peak in the form of emotional freedom, allowing people to let their guard down.
Art Installations
Some of the art installations at Burning Man are as wild and imaginative as ever. This family of bears was featured in 2017's Burning Man. When you take a first look at it, you might think it's made of wood. However, a closer inspection will reveal that it was actually made from pennies. Now that's a time (and money) consuming task.
Hopefully, after seeing all these photos and learning about Burning Man, you’ll walk away with a greater sense of appreciation and even the slightest uptick in inspiration to grow into the best member of your community that you can be.
Ride 'em, Cowgirl!
Burning Man might not be the kind of place every kid should go to, but there are still plenty of families that make the trek and have some fun together. And what could be more fun for an adventurous kid than climbing onto the back of a fake dino skeleton and holding on as she imagines it galloping through the dust storms?
She's dressed in her best post-apocalyptic gear with a cowboy hat and goggles. We say it's a dinosaur, but it looks like it could be some sort of mythical creature made out of rebar and fake bones. Well, any port in a storm.
Standing on a Dream
When you get tired of your day job, there's always Burning Man to look forward to. Where else can you get dressed up in your best tutu, and stupid hat, and dance around on top of a big metal sculpture that spells “Dream”? The list is shockingly short. Yes, it seems that there's only one place where you can check this off your to-do list.
Some people spend the entire year dreaming about going to Burning Man – it's where they can finally let loose after being buttoned up for so long. Where they can finally live out their... we think you get it.