The story behind the Desert Dreamer, Burning Man 2005

In Enabling Creative Chaos, I included the below photo of the Dreamer, a sculpture that I had visited at Burning Man 2005. I had always wondered about this installation’s story, especially since the sculpture included an inner sanctuary, and its eyes closed and opened, depending upon the time of day. Someone also positioned an oversized, used Q-tip near its ear, which you can barely see in the shadow.

The Dreamer by Pepe Ozan, Burning Man 2005
The Dreamer by Pepe Ozan, Burning Man 2005

One of my interviewees, Steve Mobia, sent me a link that thoughtfully explains the origins of the piece. Read about his experiences with conceptualizing this piece, which includes his history with the Cacophony Society, Pepe Ozan’s artistry, and the dreamwork rituals at Burning Man here. Also, learn whether keeping time at Burning Man works!

One Reply to “The story behind the Desert Dreamer, Burning Man 2005”

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *