Tip of the Iceberg

Tip of the Iceberg, 2023 Pendant by Mellisa (Syn) Barron.
Pendant for Mellisa’s Tip of the Iceberg art installation on Playa in 2023.

Mellisa writes, “Individuals of any identity may not know what a clitoris is – even if they have one themselves. Our text helps inform our guests of “Clitoracy”. The anatomy, functionally, history, repression, and power of the Clitoris. Our mission, community, and rights are thriving through this text and sculpture.”

Mellisa Barron, Tzipora Hoynik and are some of the most important and iconic Makers of the Playa. All are veterans for many years,  they celebrate each Burning Man with a limited edition pendant.  Their work is featured in Museums including the 2018 exhibit No Spectators, The Art of Burning Man at the Smithsonian’s Renwick Gallery in Washington D.C. and Mellisa Barron Barron and Tzipora Hoynik are published in Karen Christians book, Jewelry of Burning Man. Mellisa Barron p88, 89, Tzipora Hoynik p128, 129.

Artifact courtesy of Playa Artifacts Museum (P.A.M.). Tod (TBone) Johnson, Curator.