About
As a Burning Man 2017 Honoraria Project, we have received some funding. However, it covers roughly 1/3 of our production costs.
The design is quite complex - a 30+ ft. structure that breathes fire, has interactive LED lighting, and a hand-crank that turns a 40 ft. wide carousel of dancing dragonflies. Let’s add in the ability to withstand 70 mph winds with the weight of all climbers and spectators and !whew! – a study in engineering! Constructed of CNC routed, slotted structural pieces that can be dis/assembled easily; steel piping and guy wires for support; an internal generator and propane tank, all surrounded by a 12’ diameter observation deck that is 15’ off the ground.
The team assembled under Ed VanDyne is up to the task. Designs are done and 1/2 of the structure is complete. Please help bring this art installation to its total fruition. Come visit us on the Playa and hopefully other future shows in and around Colorado and enjoy this magical, interactive sculpture called "Dragonfly Mating Ritual"!
For those of you coming to Black Rock City, you can pick up your rewards with us there!
Risks and challenges
Our project has years of design experience behind it with artists, creators, makers and engineers involved in all steps. Our initial funding has barely covered the costs of the structure, but due to donations in our community, major components are complete . We have many festivals interested in our project - Loveland's Arise Festival, Denver Maker Faire, Fire and Ice Festivals. However, we need to finish what we started before August 1st. And to do that, we need additional financial support beyond those already involved. Further outreach efforts are underway, but support through this Kickstarter campaign is critical to completion of Dragonfly Mating Ritual.
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Funding period
- (60 days)