Burning Bikes- The Vehicular Art of Burning Man

Ahh, Burning Man – you beautiful creature you.

If you are unfamiliar with Burning Man- let me give you some background. Imagine yourself in the middle of a desert where the main priority is self-expression, self-reliance, the environment and community. Burning Man happens one week out of every year in the middle of the Black Rock Desert in Nevada. I have heard it compared to Brigadoon. (If you are not familiar with Brigadoon- get hip! It is a classic)

The thing is, Burning Man is not just an event – it’s a statement. You get away from the norm that society/ people/ time management has put you in and are emerged into a place where clothing is optional, art is encouraged and community is treasured. In the middle of the desert there is a large structure in the shape of a man that is burned at the end of the event every year. You are supposed to put all of the crap (excuse my French), that has occurred to you the previous year into the man and watch it burn, and along with it, all of the negativity is released and you are refreshed.

As most of you know, I went to Burning Man this year and the first thing I noticed was the intense, widespread forms of artistic expression. From art cars, to costumes, to body paint, everyone and everything was a beautiful masterpiece – especially the bikes! Just take a look at some of these terrific means of transportation that I got to catch on camera – decked out with faux fur, sparkles, paper mache, and covered in passion…

Burning Man was amazing!!! Next stop: Fiesta Mexicana!!!!
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