Burning Man Evolves
Compass of the Ephemeral captures essence through photos. Burning Man transformed the landscape of events into an experiment of community and art. Compass of the Ephemeral: Aerial Photography of Black Rock City through the Lens of Will Roger (SMALLWORKSPRESS.COM ) showcases its evolution throughout the years. Nevada artist and Burning Man event cofounder Roger photographs the ever-changing terrain of Black Rock City, Nevada, where Burning Man is held annually. The event began in 1986 in San Francisco as a bonfire ritual at Baker Beach. In 1990, a separate event was planned in Black Rock City while officials in San Francisco banned the bonfire. The following year, the burning of the man was moved to the desert in northwest Nevada as several smaller events. By 1996, the festival opened in Black Rock City. The symbolic ritual burning of a giant wooden effigy culminates the festival celebrating radical expression, self-reliance, and civic responsibility. Roger’s photographs feature a collection of aerial photos as never seen before. Photographic collaboration by Burning Man architect Rod Garrett is also included as a testament of its organic growth. This stunning historical travelogue in words and pictures depicts Black Rock City from generation to generation. –DH
Wrap Happy
Present a beautiful gift with Wrap Buddies. Handing a present to someone brings great joy as they … open the bag. Remember the time when the beautiful paper was ripped off with excitement and anticipation? But trying to measure, cut, and tape that paper can be such a hassle—Wrap Buddies (WRAPBUDDIES.CO ) came on the market. Wrap Buddies clips to a table or countertop to hold wrapping paper in place with a tape dispenser at the
Bret Wortman engineered the first Wrap Buddies in
end for ease of cutting. Supplies are close at hand, and
2008 when rolls of papers kept falling off the table. He
the clips are adjustable, so measuring, cutting, trimming,
didn’t want to sit on the floor to wrap gifts and designed
wrapping, and taping becomes easy.
the first one out of wood to fit his table. When he accessed
Other uses include brown paper for art projects or ship-
3D printing, Wortman developed the prototype designs
ping. In the kitchen, aluminum foil can be easily cut to
that could adapt to multiple thicknesses to bring back
wrap cut up bulk food and leftovers.
the joy of wrapping presents.
12 NOVEMBER 2019 Las Vegas
–DH