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Sisters Build 20-Foot Octopus for Burning Man | Springfield News
Two sisters are building a 20-foot octopus sculpture for Burning Man, crafted from scrap metal and donated fabrics, designed to become an artificial coral reef—symbolizing resilience and environmental renewal. Layna, a veteran Burning Man artist, handles the metalwork, while Adena, an environmental regulator, leads the fabric skin fabrication. With a $60K grant and community support, they’re turning discarded materials into public art, hosting workshops where volunteers sew, iron, and prep fabric—many of which come from local hotels. The project, Octopolis, tells a story of a mother octopus…
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