E Pluribus Unum at night Photo by Manuel Robalino
The E Pluribus Unum team was created with the intent to connect our minds to a collective Oneness and understanding. We are a group of artists, woodworkers, sculptors and innovators...and of course....Burners.
Kelly Smith Cassidy | Artist | Project Lead
Kelly has been a full time artists for 22 years. In 2018, she received her first Burning Man grant to create a "burnout" for the Man Pavilion. She created "Creu Hudol (Magical Being)"; a 6.5 foot sculpture made of wood, glass and crystal. She also created the ginormous stove for the Baba Yaga House an Honoraria for Burning Man 2018 and played the witch, Baba Yaga a few nights during Burning Man.
Lauren Smith | Lead Builder
Lauren Smith comes to our crew with extensive building knowledge. He has been on several Burning Man art installation build crews over the years including most recently as a build lead for the Temple at Burning Man 2018. Lauren is a professional builder and fine cabinet maker. His expertise for this project is unparalleled.
Kevin Cassidy | Structural Tech Lead
Kevin Cassidy has been a Dentist for over 30 years and love a good technical challenge. This is his first Burning Man Project. He has a degree in Physics and is excited to use his expertise on E Pluribus Unum.
Marianne Rosenfeld | Crew Lead
Marianne Rosenfeld is an artist and carpenter of fine furniture in South Lake Tahoe. She is the artist/owner of Forrest Furniture (ForrestFurniture.com) and creates one-of-a-kind adirondack chairs out of classic skis. Marianne's skill and hard work is seen throughout the whole process of E Pluribus Unum.
Claire Nightingale | Project & Admin Manager
Claire is the owner/operator of Tahoe Fire Dancers. Her and her team have performed at several well-known festivals such as Wanderlust and Snowglobe as well as the Fire Conclave at Burning Man- burn night for several years.
Claire is the Administrative and Projectmanager and agent for Craig Newman Art.
Lee Pollock | Build Crew
Lee Pollock is a professional bronze sculptor. The South Lake Tahoe native is also a construction worker. This is his second burn and first Burning Man art installation.
Craig Newman is an artist living in South Lake Tahoe. A long time burner, Craig has had his hand on a variety of art projects on and off playa. The most notable being the painting of the Christina Art Car.
Craig is the MOOP Lead for the project and will be the on playa Administrative Helper.
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