Where, Who You Are

Where, Who You Are, 2021 Pendant by Shannon Shiang.
Shannon explains, “Made for the Renegade Burn, this piece represents our culture and principals in an ancient coin, spinning round in any direction signifying the troubled times in 2020 to 2021. The Lightning Bolt is the energy we give and the rainbow gem in the center is the Man and the light that reflects to guide us. The Steel metal used is strength, bonding us together.” Just Brilliant!

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Photo from the Playa taken by Erin Willson.

Jewelry designer Shannon Shiang is one of the most recognized and influential makers in the history of Burning Man jewelry. A longtime participant in Black Rock City, she has established an enduring tradition of creating a limited-edition pendant and pin for each Burn, with every design capturing the unique spirit, symbolism, and story of that year’s event. Her annual releases have become highly anticipated by collectors and are treasured as lasting mementos of the Playa experience.

Shiang’s work has been exhibited in major museum collections and exhibitions, including the Smithsonian’s Renwick Gallery in Washington, D.C., as part of the landmark 2018 exhibition No Spectators: The Art of Burning Man. Her jewelry is also featured in Karen Christians’ Jewelry of Burning Man (pp. 71, 77, 78), further documenting her significant contribution to the artistic legacy of Burning Man.