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The Ring of Fire

The Ring of Fire, 2024 Pendant by Joel (Sargent Pepper) Briggs.

Joel writes, ” The Ring of Fire pendant was an inspiration, as I witnessed a group of fire dancers showing their passion and love to others. Hanging out at a nearby camp, fire dancers instructed newbies on the art of fire dancing and spinning. Here, I witness a passion of love for the teacher teaching the student and the student loving it all.

The pendant is made from stainless 16 gauge steel, which represents the fire dancer’s tools. The outer ring was a fire tool I saw moving magically in the air with fire spinning in all directions. The 10 diamond shapes represent the teachers’ passion for teaching the art of fire, spinning and living by the 10 BM principles. I witness Radical Inclusion – welcoming and respecting the stranger, Gifting – unconditional love with no return (but smiles), Radical Self-reliance – for the individual to discover (fire spinning), Leaving No Trace – no physical remains of their activities (fuel and equipment were staged to prevent any MOOP occurring on the playa, Participation – a profoundly personal participation by teacher and student, and lastly, Immediacy – to overcome barriers of fear (to tame fire). These 10 BM principles were like diamonds radiating outward. The inner flame represents fire and how the tools of fire bring art. The Heart in the Flames represents a burning passion of one’s soul to give, love, and share art. The small flame represents the student’s desire to learn and, maybe, to spark a passion to master what was being taught.

It was a magical show and one I will never forget…. Keep spinning, you passionate fire dancers and spinners.”

Joel (Sargent Pepper) Briggs is one of the Playas most prolific and artistic makers. Each year he pushes the his concepts past the boundaries in both in material and production methods. Joel also uses precious metals that at comes from his own mining claim. He blasts out the ore which is then crushed and refined to pure gold.! He produces some of the most unique pieces which are highly treasures by collectors. A pendant of Joel’s is published in Karen (Suki) Christians, Christine (Lady Bee) Kristen book, Jewelry of Burning Man. p75.


Maker: Joel Briggs Playa Name: Sargent Pepper Burning Man 2024 Private Collection of Playa Artifacts Museum Media: Steel, Metal
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