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WAFDust Podcast “Museum of No Spectators” with Absinthia – Co-Lead

Museum of Spectators

In the world of Burning Man what should a museum represent? How should it entice the audience into experience the art, and how different will it be from other museums? 

One project that will answer some of these questions is the Museum of No Spectators. It started as a virtual project, and will be one of a few pieces from the virtual burn that will be built for Burning Man 2022.

We chat with Absinthia, co-lead of the project to find out how the experience will offer participants a chance to take centre stage at the museum.

Link to podcast:

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/wafdust-podcast-museum-of-no-spectators-with-absinthia/id1506717087?i=1000557970672

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New Beginnings – with Luke Jerram. WAFDust podcast Season 2.

Luke Jerram chats with Yomi at the unveiling of New Beginnings, at Ashton Court, Bristol

In WAFDust podcast #22 we chat with multi-disciplinary artist Luke Jerram, about “New Beginnings”, the latest addition to our  exhibition at Ashton Court in Bristol. 

New Beginnings is the first in a series of coin sculptures to be made by Luke which are animated and completed by members of the public. Some sculptures will be temporary, whilst others, will be permanent, creating a slowly changing landmark in the landscape, a destination and focus for public discussion.

The giant wooden seed sculpture is proving to be very popular, as members of the public are invited to make a wish, as they hammer coins into the piece.

This Ashton Court exhibition is a partnership with ArtSpace LifeSpace in Bristol.

link:

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/wafdust-podcast/id1506717087?i=1000557970452

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“This Is Burning Man” – WAFDust Podcast with Brian Doherty

Brian Doherty

“This Is Burning Man”
Brian Doherty

WAFDust Podcast #07

In WAFDust Podcast #7, Yomi Ayeni is in conversation with journalist Brian Doherty, author of “This Is Burning Man’.

Brian talks about the early years in the desert, his experiences at the pivotal 1996 burn, and some of the fundamental reasons why the event had no choice but to evolve.

We look at the juxtaposition and impact of hosting Burning Man art outside the desert, and the role and mission of We Are From Dust.

This is WAFDust Podcast 07

Projects referenced in this podcast

Photo credit: George Post

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“Art Matters” – WAFDust Podcast 01 with Paige Tashner, creator of Purr Pods

“Art Matters”
with Paige Tashner

WAFDust Podcast #01

Welcome to WAFDust the official We Are From Dust podcast. A few years ago, a team of us decided that interactive and participatory art was a pillar in our community, so we formed our non-profit to showcase the transformative power of participatory art in public places and spaces.

In this our first podcast Paige Tashner, creator of Purr Pods, talks about her life as an artist, how creating a mobile cupcake for Burning Man led to winning  two Honoraria Awards,  her love of cats, the skill exchange associated with creating art in the burner community, and her work with We Are From Dust.

This is WAFDust Podcast 01

Projects referenced in this podcast