Together For-never Burning Man 2024

Together For-never emerged from a personal experience of divorce within my family. 

The wedding ring symbolizes union and relationships. Together For-never breaks apart this symbol of the wedding ring.

All relationships inevitably end. There is joy in moving on. Together For-never celebrates this and invites you to reflect and release.

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Together For-never - Burning Man 2024 photo by Simon Bellamy

Together For-never - The Details

Together For-never is a Burning Man 2024 art installation by UK artist Simon Bellamy, supported by the Wild Horses Collective.

The piece standing over 15 feet tall, will contain a steel frame inside a wooden structure.  Using flexible plywood and bending techniques, this anatomical surface will be smooth and organic. Steel cables will run from the tips of each finger and thumb to allowing the rings to float mid-air.  At night, with support from solar power, Together For-never will be illuminated and rings will glow golden yellow. A shaded seating area will provide a space for rest and reflection.

Together For-never is created by a team of UK and US artists, builders, makers, and doers. Led by Simon Bellamy. This build has started at The Generator, Reno. 

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Your Support & Contributions

Together For-never is a self-funded, large scale art piece for Burning Man 2024.

At $7,500 we can cover the costs of:

• Transportation
• Infrastructure
• Materials
• Storage

At $9,500 we can cover the cost of the above and:

• Renewable infrastructure
• Solar panels
• Battery storage

About the Artist

Simon Bellamy is a UK-based artist who first brought art to Burning Man as a contributing artist to the 2022 Honorarium project - 'Wild Horses of the American West'.

Following this, he built 'Forever', a large scale maquette of a hand, for the UK’s regional burn, Nest.

Simon has helped support other Honorarium artists such as Adrian Landan - 'Wings of Glory' and Turo Sandagdorj - 'Spirit of the Healing Siren'

Combining these experiences with his architectural studies, practical skills in building, welding, and woodworking, Simon is now embarking on his first project as a lead artist at Burning Man. His aim is to bring a conceptually powerful piece, one which resonates with Burning Man participants and creates a beautiful addition to this years Playa. 

Simon Bellamy - Wild Horses of The American West, 2022

Our Team

The Together For-never project is bringing a diverse group of makers and doers along for the ride. The team has a range of experience at Burning Man and with creating art. For some it will be their first time making art. 

Team members include:

• Adrian Landan
• Rebekah Stetson
• Lauren "Twinkely Dots" Hufft
• Sjors "Harmonica"
• Dr. Hannah Kelso
• Max Hagenbach
• Christian 
• David "Reason"
• Tom Fenaille
• Celina Arslanian
• Christina
• Jeremiah

and the rest of the Wild Horses Collective.

Previous art pieces by Wild Horses Collective

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Wild Horses Collective

The Wild Horses Collective emerged from the 2022 Honorarium project, 'Wild Horses of the American West'. This collective and art support camp brought 16 artists to the playa in 2022. Each bringing their own life sized horse sculpture.

In 2023 the collective supported the return of 'Wings of Glory' by Adrian Landan and 'Spirit of the Healing Siren' by Turo Sandagdorj. This year, it will support the Honorarium project 'The Silence of Tengri' by Turo, 'Nebula Rider' by Adrian Landan, and Together For-never.

The Wild Horses Collective aims to support bringing art to Burning Man, by lowering the barrier to entry for artists, makers, doers, and all community members, whilst also providing new skills to participants. 

Wild Horses Collective 2022

This project is already underway. The design is complete, and fabrication has started. We have the space, tools, and expertise, we thank you for your financial support. 

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