(Beloved) Team

Lead Artist and Fabricator

Youtian, aka Master Splinter, is a multidisciplinary artist with degrees from Harvard and RISD. Based in Brooklyn, they are currently engaged in an artist residency program at Colony, focusing on functional sculpture that merges material expertise with their dream-inspired artistry. 

In 2024, Youtian attended their first Burning Man, helping to build the 26-foot "Mona Mushroom" and supporting camp operations.

Lead Designer and Engineer

Kai is a computational designer interested in digital fabrication and geometry optimization. He has worked on projects ranging from 3D-printed eyelashes and consumer electronics to architectural-scale inflatables. With design degrees from RISD and Harvard, Kai often gets lost in creating some bizarre yet intriguing works.

Art  Support Camp Lead

Ivy, aka Plasma 🌟

Last year marked my first Burning Man adventure, where I joined Mona Camp as a graphic designer and discovered the profound creativity of the community. Inspired by the spirit of Burning Man artists, I’m committed to carrying that energy forward. With 8 years of experience in graphic design, I’m passionate about working with eco-conscious clients and incorporating recyclable materials into my creations. My career has shaped my adaptability and given me a knack for diving into unique industries, creating designs that truly resonate. Driven by a zest for life and travel, I’ve embraced challenges and growth along the way. Ready to share, connect, and explore with fellow burners!

Fundraising Lead

Joyce, aka Cat, is a Starseed, yogi, and life artist. In the 3D world, she is an expert in business development and data management, with an educational background from Northeastern University and MIT.

While working in tech, she also embraces a magical approach to life, where belief and creativity connect today with tomorrow. In 2024, Joyce attended her first Burning Man, supported camp operations. She discovered the power of connection through art, inspiring her to share this with a wider audience.

Sound Designers

Bobi & Fliko is an electronic duo beyond genres—no boundaries, no prejudice. Just hypnotic grooves, tribal echoes, meditative waves, and moments that linger. Rooted in Eastern Asia, their sound channels Zen flow, ritual energy, raw emotion, and therapeutic soundscapes, creating a shared journey with the audience, seeking the intersection of primordial movement and machine ritual mysticism.

Visual Designer

Goes by Rui(ru-ee), is an Italian-born Chinese illustrator and designer who studied at the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD). She has a deep passion for birds (especially pigeons), crochet, psychology, astrology, and random scientific fun facts. Currently working as a full-time brand designer. Previous commissioned works include projects for Bilibili, Bosch, and Tencent Games, alongside serving as the design director for Helios, a pickleball paddle start-up. Her work spans branding, illustration, and visual storytelling.

Advisor of the Project

Charles Gadeken is an industrial artist who has been working in the Bay Area for over 25 years. His monumental interactive public artworks reimagine the world “post-nature” and include commissions from Burning Man, Insomniac Events, Coachella, Absolut Vodka, and the cities of Palo Alto, San Francisco, and Reno.

Charles is the advisor for the Ouroboros project, helping us bring the art to the playa in all aspects, including fundraising, art building, and camp setup.

Fundraising, Engineering

George began pursuing his passion at 15, starting with woodworking. Over the past 11 years, he’s immersed himself in the world of architecture and real estate construction in New York City.

These days, he does — as they say — “this and that”. You might find him managing a construction site, upgrading energy systems for public schools, renovating buildings, raising funds for business or real estate, throwing parties, fixing toilets and sinks, or experimenting with lighting and electrical setups. He’s everywhere — always curious, always building.

George has played a crucial role in fundraising and supporting the development of this project.

(And yes, he runs a real business — specializing in real estate development, management, and consulting.)

📧 George@jnyproperty.com

📞 +1 917-860-4643 — especially if you need a venue for a party or fundraiser.

Fundraising, Social Media Mangement

Our radiant force behind fundraising and social media for the Ouroboros project. A master of movement and mindfulness, Lei-Ling is a seasoned yoga practitioner and wellness educator, but don’t be fooled by her serene exterior — she’s also wildly creative, fiercely driven, and always ready to dive headfirst into the unknown.

With a background in nonprofit strategy and a deep passion for collective healing, Lei-Ling brought not only structure to our fundraising efforts but also soul. From crafting heartfelt outreach messages to keeping our community engaged on social media, her intuition and tenacity helped breathe life into the dream of Ouroboros.

We’re endlessly grateful for her blend of spiritual depth and fearless energy — a true embodiment of the snake’s cycle of renewal.