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2009 Trick Concepts Fire Photo Contest Winners PDF Print E-mail
Written by David Jasiewicz   
Friday, 10 July 2009 05:14
 

The winners are in!

 

Thank you to everyone who entered. We had the most entries ever and some of the best fire photography we have ever seen!

Thank you to the Vulcan Crew for picking the winners.

 

2009 Fire Photo Contest Winner Burning Dan

 

First Place $300 Prize - Burning Dan

 

The artist recognized the potential of the image to work on multiple levels. The portrayal of the fire is exciting and the meta-image of the face created by the fire is brilliantly tied to the display itself mirroring the expression of an observer: shock and awe.

 2009 Fire Photo Contest Winner waldemar horwat

 

Second Place $150 Prize - Waldemar Horwat

 

This picture breaks your expectation for what fire can look like. The artist uses the flame like paint to create geometric images within the context of performance. The photographer is able to capture this moment along with a beautiful composition and setting.

 

 

2009 Fire Photo Contest Winner zor

 

Third Place $75 Prize - ZOR


This photograph presents, simultaneously, a wonderful image of fire and an interesting setting that parallels and supports the fire patterns.

The composition of the photo itself very strongly pulls your eyes to the performer himself who is surround by darkness and an alien landscape.

 

Check out the Trick Concepts Honorable Mentions

Check out the Vulcan Crew Honorable Mentions.

 

View all the Entries

 

 

Last Updated on Friday, 10 July 2009 11:02
 
Compression by Controlled Burn PDF Print E-mail
Written by David Jasiewicz   
Thursday, 09 July 2009 09:18
Man has always been fascinated by fire and fire is part of the cutlure of man. Join Controlled Burn for their 2nd Annual Celebration of Fire and Performing Arts July 25, 2009 as part of Reno’s 14th annual Artown celebration. In the heart of downtown Reno’s City Plaza, located at 10 North Virginia Plaza, you will be treated to a mezmorizing evening of exotic and thrilling fire performance, dance, and exhibitions of amazing fire art.

You will experience a fusion of ancient martial arts of the Far East and South Pacific as well as the rhythmic ritual of poi spinning from the indigenous Maori culture of New Zealand with a modern twist. This exciting event is free of charge and in a place that is accessible to all.  The contemporary style of fire dance is a thrilling experience. Fire Dancing lights up the inner souls of performers and audience alike.

 
 
For more information, see their web page.
Last Updated on Thursday, 09 July 2009 09:41
 
The Crucible's 9th Annual 2009 Fire Arts Festival® PDF Print E-mail
Written by David Jasiewicz   
Thursday, 09 July 2009 08:56

 

Each July The Crucible’s Fire Arts Festival celebrates creativity through fire and light with a spectacular open-air exhibition of interactive fire art, performance and the largest collection of outdoor fire sculpture on the West Coast. Proceeds from the event benefit The Crucible’s arts education programs for youth and adults. You’ll be dwarfed by gigantic sculptures, get hands-on with interactive installations, and experience an eye-popping array of cutting edge fire sculpture and art from the all over the country. Each evening, fire performers will awe and amaze the most discerning pyrophile and you'll be dazzled by incredible music and dance performances. It's the must-see event of the summer.

New Large Location!

 

This year event is in a larger location. The new Oakland location is three times larger than years past, giving attendees more elbow room and more room to bring in your favorite artists. They will have more fire and light sculptures, food and merchandise vendors. Like always, Trick Concepts will be there with all your favorite fire and glow

The Golden Mean by Jon Sarriugarte

The Golden Mean by Jon Sarriugarte

 

 

Last Updated on Friday, 10 July 2009 07:42