This video vignette about artist Jeff Schomberg is a fantastic portrayal of an artist whose trajectory of work has been irrefutably changed by Burning Man. Here, Jeff tells us about how Burning Man expanded his concept of public art, and opened up the possibility for his own artistic growth.
In this video, Jeff also talks about his experience of interacting with the Art Support Services at Burning Man, his appreciation for other artists on the playa, and for Burning Man’s art grants.
Jeff began attending Burning Man in 1998, and since has collaborated with artist Laura Kimpton to create numerous works, including 2008’s massive interactive fire and metal installation Celtic Forest, and the many “word” pieces that have become iconic to the vista of our playa (including Mom, Oink, Love, and Believe). He and Laura collaborated with the Black Rock Arts Foundation to bring Celtic Forest to Reno, Nevada, in 2009, and continues to create and share his work in public settings.
This brief window into his creative and production process reveals Jeff’s focused and dedicated work ethic, his esteem for his crew and artistic collaborators, and his conviction about the community-building potential of public art. Thank you, Jeff, for all your work!
I am so excited to see that this year’s word is going to be DREAM, and that it will go to DREAM Park, an urban park being created for the sculpture, in Arlington, Texas. I can’t wait to see a little bit of Burning Man in Texas! ;)
Report comment
https://www.facebook.com/DREAMParkArlington
Report comment
i was fortunate enough to get to puch the flame effects buttons. So much fun! Thank you for my birds and for all the love.
Report comment
This is fantastic !!! I can see just on videos but I have a dream on day I will be in really.amazing!!!
Report comment
The video creator, Jeremy Dunn, is another amazing Burning Man Artist. Amazing Job Jeremy!
Report comment
Thank you “Jeff Schomberg” for your beautiful words! I’ve had the pleasure of being in “LOVE” in 2011 & 2014. I simply can’t wait to come back to the playa & looking forward to seeing your DREAM :)
Report comment
Good to meet you at the Morris fundraiser. Your art is incredible.
Report comment
Comments are closed.