Baba Yaga is a character from Eastern European folklore who dates back to the 1700s. She’s part trickster, part fairy godmother, part evil witch, and, depending on how you play your cards, she could help or harm. Reno artist Jessi “Sprocket” Janusee has long been captivated by this enigmatic figure. As of Aug. 25, one day before Burning Man officially opened, she and her crew were installing “Baba Yaga’s House” atop 12-foot metal chicken legs. (It may appear that the crew members were in violation of the event’s no-animals policy, but the “guard dog” on the right side of the photo is a realistic looking stuffed animal.)
Baba Yaga is a character from Eastern European folklore who dates back to the 1700s. She’s part trickster, part fairy godmother, part evil witch, and, depending on how you play your cards, she could help or harm. Reno artist Jessi “Sprocket” Janusee has long been captivated by this enigmatic figure. As of Aug. 25, one day before Burning Man officially opened, she and her crew were installing “Baba Yaga’s House” atop 12-foot metal chicken legs. (It may appear that the crew members were in violation of the event’s no-animals policy, but the “guard dog” on the right side of the photo is a realistic looking stuffed animal.)

“Talking about the weather” didn’t just mean small talk this past weekend for Burning Man artists. On Aug. 25-26, teams worked to finish their installations amid mild temperatures, a layer of forest fire smoke, winds reported at up to 50 miles per hour and frequent whiteout conditions that reduced visibility to almost nothing.

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