the Photography, Art and fashion of Burning Man
Join us at the newly remodeled Sausalito Center For The Arts when we present, Jewels of the Playa: The Photography, Art and Fashion of Burning Man.
Meet the veterans that have created the art and memories that define Burning Man. Experience photographs from Burning Man documentarian Eleanor Preger, art from multiple Burning Man Honorarium recipient Laura Kimpton, and festival couture from acclaimed designer Rebecca Bruce.
On view from January 14 - 29, this three-artist exhibit brings the images, sculpture and fashion from the Playa to downtown Sausalito.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to feel the excitement of this iconic cultural phenomenon.
Calendar of Events
Exhibition Dates
January 14 - 29, 2023
Wednesday - Sunday
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
No tickets needed for Exhibition.
Artist Reception - Opening Night Party
January 14, 2023
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Appetizer buffet. DJ Yuka Yu. Adult beverages.
SOLD OUT. Reserve your free ticket here.
Artists Panel Discussion
Hear the stories, memories and motivation driving the creation of this body of work.
January 18, 2023
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Volunteer
We seek volunteers to help in various ways. If you are interested in being part of this event, please explore our volunteer opportunities here.
Eleanor Preger
Eleanor Preger is a photographer from Lake Tahoe, NV and Sausalito, CA. “I love to bring the beauty I see & interesting experiences I run across to your eyes.”
Eleanor says, “I want to tap into your emotions and make you say AHHH.” I love to experiment with the light and shadows that create the moment and mood.
Eleanor is a member of the Burning Man Documentary team, a self taught photographer, fueled by a love of people and landscapes. It was the experiences of Burning Man in the Black Rock Desert since 2011 that escalated the artist’s interest and skills in photography.
Eleanor’s photography has appeared in publications around the world, won prizes and been exhibited at museums, airports, galleries and public events.
Eleanor work has been shown in the Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian Museum and her photos were used in hundreds of publications to promote the No Spectators Exhibit at the Renwick. Her photo of the Monaco mutant vehicle was auctioned off at Sotheby’s, and exhibitions include the Oakland Museum, Nevada Museum of Art, Reno Int'l Airport, Sierra Nevada University, Hard Rock Casino Lake Tahoe, Chadwick House in UK, Eldorado Hotel in Reno, Resort World in Las Vegas, Sierra Arts Gallery in Reno, and Montreux Golf and Country Club.
Laura Kimpton
Kimpton is best known for her monumental word sculptures, which she has been bringing to Burning Man since 2009. Kimpton often covers these works with laser-cut birds, a motif she uses to represent freedom from the weight of our words and thoughts. In addition to conveying this universal message, the sculptures have an intimate dimension for Kimpton, who confronts personal issues in her work ranging from her severe dyslexia to the death of her father, the hotelier Bill Kimpton, in 2002.
The artist’s works have earned her six Burning Man Honorarium Grants, solo exhibitions in New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco, and commissions and permanent installations in cities around the world.
Artist Laura Kimpton works primarily in painting, mixed-media installation, and sculpture. She received a B.A. in Art Education from the University of Iowa in 1986, a B.F.A. from the San Francisco Art Institute in 1989, and a M.A. in Psychology from the University of San Francisco in 1994. In her work, Kimpton draws from this multifaceted background to question traditional views on social interaction and search for revelatory forms of communication.
Rebecca Bruce
Bay Area designer Rebecca Bruce has dazzled fashion connoisseurs since 1986 with her acclaimed ready-to-wear collections from the Bekke, innovative essentials line and the Rebecca Bruce signature collection. Designs from these collections embrace texture via imported fabrics including embroidered nylon net, knit mohair, cashmere or hand agitated wool.
Rebecca draws upon these works for her newest collection of timeless, one of a kind gowns that infuse elegance with a theatrical edge. Her evocative artistry shines through each piece, handcrafted using draping techniques, repurposed vintage materials and unexpected adornments to create a one of a kind experience journeying into a new realm of self-expression.
Rebecca's work has been showcased in film, on CNN, at SFMOMA's ModernArt Ball and California's Top Ten Designers Fusion Show in L.A. Including publications, The San Francisco Chronicle, Essence, W and Elle.
