I’ve been part of Gallavant for over a decade, with a long history of involvement both within camp and across the playa. I first camped with Gallavant by chance, and it was during that first year that I met Timeless. I later became his apprentice, learning chainsaw carving and helping lead four major art installations to the playa. I even went on to display my very first carving in front of the bar, a full-circle moment that marked how deeply rooted Gallavant had become in my life.

As time went on, my involvement with camp continued to grow, particularly through caring for and stewarding the USS Nevada, which has become my primary focus and passion. Along the way, I became a professional fire dancer and went on to start the Pyro Pirate Brigade, Gallavant’s own fire troupe dedicated to renegade circus, gallavanting across the playa aboard the USS Nevada and sharing the fire and magic of our camp wherever we roam.

Burning man and Gallavant specifically have been a huge part of my life and some of the biggest supporters of my journey as an artist.