Project Aikido Presents “The Resurrection of the Clothes Peg” by Usha Seejarim

Renowned for creating the two meter high beaded backdrop to Nelson Mandela’s funeral, Seejarim has created a limited series of eight digital animations that mimic the physical sculpture she designed and built to be displayed at this Years Burning Man 2022, funded by Project Aikido. The 15 meter high steel sculpture has also been granted the prestigious Burning Man Honorarium, a grant from the Burn committee themselves.

This is first work of art in the history of Burning Man to be displayed on the open playa that has been created entirely in Africa. Titled “The Resurrection of the Clothes Peg,” Seejarim’s sculpture stands as a metaphor for the rise of the female voice and an expression of the desire to be heard by the marginalized. Investigating how male superiority is upheld and how it affects her own identity and position within this societal setting. The work is dadaist and surreal and gives emphasis to the unnoticed and the mundane, is an incomplete piece, yet familiar and recognizable.

The series has been created to explore light, form, sound and perspective. Set against a backdrop of an empty desert, referred to as ‘the playa’ by Burners, the minimalist landscape allows the artist to enter us into a true animated 3D space adding a sense of scale, depth and perspective to each sculpture. The NFT series is a collection of different interpretations, it’s intended to guide users through a digital experience thats similar to that of the main sculpture. In each scene you'll find a different take on the work, and each animation has been complimented by specifically mixed soundtracks, produced by some of the most recognized DJ's in the music industry globally, including current stars Amémé & Ali Love.

This is your chance to own a piece of history, the NFT together with the digital print will be awarded to successful bidders at the auction.

First Come First Serve pieces are for presale only. Only users on the account list will be able to purchase.

Any auction without a bid will be flipped to FCFS