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ICARUS 2023 - THE FINAL MISSION - FALL FROM SPACE

Support ICARUS' final playa return & art piece: a spaceship crash landing telling its last chapter.

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ICARUS 2023 - THE FINAL MISSION - FALL FROM SPACE

ICARUS 2023 - THE FINAL MISSION - FALL FROM SPACE

ICARUS 2023 - THE FINAL MISSION - FALL FROM SPACE

ICARUS 2023 - THE FINAL MISSION - FALL FROM SPACE

ICARUS 2023 - THE FINAL MISSION - FALL FROM SPACE

Support ICARUS' final playa return & art piece: a spaceship crash landing telling its last chapter.

Support ICARUS' final playa return & art piece: a spaceship crash landing telling its last chapter.

Support ICARUS' final playa return & art piece: a spaceship crash landing telling its last chapter.

Support ICARUS' final playa return & art piece: a spaceship crash landing telling its last chapter.

Torie Richardson
Torie Richardson
Torie Richardson
Torie Richardson
1 Campaign |
San Francisco, United States
$3,199 USD 26 backers
15% of $20,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal

[[ … URGENT INCOMING TRANSMISSION :: COMMS HAVE BEEN RECONNECTED FROM THE ICARUS SPACESHIP, TRAVERSING ACROSS THE GALAXY – ASSUMED LOST, NOW FOUND :: THIS IS NOT A TEST :: STRAP IN // HOLD ON // READ CAREFULLY :: ]]

It has been almost a decade since the ICARUS mutant vehicle first took flight (2014!) at our beloved home of Black Rock City. At Burning Man 2023, this motley crew is gathering once more to give our art project a final sendoff and lay it to rest. In lieu of bringing the full art car back, we are building an art installation: a last chapter telling the story of what happened *after* the ICARUS spaceship flew too close to the sun, burned its wings, and fell from the sky…

In Greek mythology, the tale goes: after ICARUS burned his wings, he fell to the sea. So we thought: what better place for our spaceship to lay rest… than on the plains of the dusty playa bed?

[[ welcome to ]]

/// ICARUS 2023: THE FINAL MISSION – FALL FROM SPACE \\\

:: the site of a spaceship that crash landed from its final endeavor to reach the sun.

Roam across the playa and you may stumble upon the remains of a beautiful beast: a double-wide military scissor lift base transformed into the ((hiding in the shadows)) spaceship known for appearing out of the dust, out of the darkness, amidst the dust storm, traveling ahead on its next adventure…

At Burning Man 2023, we are building a wooden structure remake of the art car and integrating pieces from the original ship onto it - think: the rockets, the dance box (and stripper pole), the panels with glowing LED lights…

We are combining old with new, creating a physical representation of finding beauty in endings, power in nostalgia, hope in new beginnings, and friendship amidst chaos.

The blood, sweat, and tears that have been poured into this project since its inception have forged unspeakable bonds that undoubtedly reign true across so many builders, makers, and artists that have brought their work to playa over the years.

This art piece will serve as a place for burners to explore and reflect upon the ICARUS story as it relates to their own lives, and be a focal point for gatherings throughout the week of Burning Man.

ICARUS has been an uncannily incredible home for our group of misfits, artists, builders, trolls, shenanigan-makers and everything in between. We have not had the easiest path as we have evolved over the years – but what art project hasn't?

And as we reach the end of our road, we have faith that there is a sense of comfort in gathering the family – immediate, extended, and beyond – for a proper goodbye.

There is something special about bringing people together to create. To bond over the love of building big, beautiful art in the desert together; to watch the sun rise from the ship’s upper deck, to laugh and joke and create and express together; to get into shenanigans in the most absurd situations.

We are a crew of humans that found joy in art, in creating, in troubleshooting, in crafting, in learning, in failing, in succeeding, in trying-and-trying-and-figuring it out – together.

We built a family that shares a love for making art in the desert with friends.

/// THE CREW NEEDS YOUR HELP GETTING THERE \\\

Building art isn’t cheap (what’s new?), so we’re fundraising this summer. Here's an overview of our budget breakdown to give you an idea of where your donations are going! 

  • Build supply (wood, hardware, etc.) for car silhouette & upper deck: ~$8000 
  • Build supply for cab temple (plywood, steering wheel, art stuff): $2000
  • Additional lighting (lasers, leds, etc.): ~$1000
  • Retrieval, removal, repair, install of pieces from old car: ~$1000
  • Transportation costs: ~$3000
  • Storage: ~$5000

We’re making special merch packs as rewards: stickers, dogtags, keychains, poster, postcard, other special things & stuff.

We are so appreciative of your support, all funds will go towards supporting the art project and giving the ship the sendoff it deserves. 

OTHER WAYS YOU CAN HELP

If you're unable to help on this platform, there are other ways to support this project!

We are throwing two fundraising events in San Francisco:

  • ICARUS Sunburnt Fundraiser @ Monarch Gardens (SF): July 15
  • ICARUS Sunburnt After-Party @ Monarch (SF) : July 15

Simply sharing the project helps us in so many ways too... Indiegogo makes sharing really easy with its built in tools. 

Thank you so much for your support. It means the world to us to be able to honor ICARUS and all it brought into our lives. 

**

Image by Jan Sladecek; Front campaign image by Cliff Baise

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CREW

$10 USD
A donation, no perk included. The ICARUS team is grateful for your support!
Included Items
  • Thank You!
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October 2023
0 claimed

CREW

$20 USD
A donation, no perk included. The ICARUS team is grateful for your support!
Included Items
  • Thank You!
Estimated Shipping
October 2023
2 claimed

CREW

$30 USD
Support ICARUS by repping this sticker. We will be sending these out post-playa in October or November.
Included Items
  • Sticker
Estimated Shipping
October 2023
3 claimed
Ships worldwide.

CREW

$50 USD
Support ICARUS by repping a sticker and dog tag. We will be sending these out post-playa in October or November.
Included Items
  • Sticker
  • Dog Tag
Estimated Shipping
October 2023
5 claimed

PANEL RIGGER

$75 USD
Support ICARUS by repping a sticker and patch. We will be sending these out post-playa in October/November.
Included Items
  • Sticker
  • Patch
Estimated Shipping
October 2023
4 claimed
Ships worldwide.

NAVIGATOR

$100 USD
Support ICARUS by repping a sticker, patch and key chain. We will be sending these out post-playa in October/November.
Included Items
  • Sticker
  • Patch
  • Key Chain
Estimated Shipping
October 2023
7 claimed
Ships worldwide.

DECKHAND

$200 USD
Support ICARUS and receive this package of special-made crew trinkets! We will be sending these out post-playa in October/November.
Included Items
  • Sticker
  • Patch
  • Dog Tag
  • Post Card
Estimated Shipping
November 2023
1 claimed
Ships worldwide.

SPOTTER

$300 USD
Support ICARUS and receive a special bundle of 2023-exclusive items, including an ICARUS dog tag, the ICARUS: Fall From Space poster and a limited-edition shirt. We will be sending these out post-playa inOctober/November.
Included Items
  • Dog Tag
  • Poster
  • Shirt
Estimated Shipping
October 2023
0 claimed
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3RD MATE

$400 USD
Support ICARUS and receive a special bundle of 2023-exclusive ICARUS items, including a Fall From Space poster and limited-edition shirt. We will be sending these out post-playa in October/November.
Included Items
  • Patch
  • Dog Tag
  • Poster
  • Shirt
Estimated Shipping
October 2023
0 claimed
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2ND MATE

$500 USD
Support ICARUS by repping most of the ICARUS merch with this mega-bundle, featuring a patch, dog tag, post card, and limited-edition Fall From Space poster and t-shirt. We will be sending these out post-playa in October/November.
Included Items
  • Patch
  • Dog Tag
  • Post Card
  • Poster
  • Shirt
Estimated Shipping
October 2023
2 claimed
Ships worldwide.

QUARTERMASTER

$750 USD
Support ICARUS with a canvas print (likely approx. 13"x19") of an original ICARUS: Fall From Space oil painting, along with a few other ICARUS 2023 crew merch items. We will be sending these out post-playa in October/November.
Included Items
  • Sticker
  • Dog Tag
  • Print of ICARUS Painting
Estimated Shipping
November 2023
0 claimed
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MASTER ROCKETEER

$800 USD
Support ICARUS by repping almost all of the things! We will be sending these out post-playa in October/November.
Included Items
  • Key Chain
  • Poster
  • Shirt
  • Print of ICARUS Painting
Estimated Shipping
November 2023
0 claimed
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CAPTAIN'S CLUB

$1,000 USD
Support ICARUS by repping our highest tier swag bag! We will be sending these out post-playa in October/November.
Included Items
  • Sticker
  • Patch
  • Dog Tag
  • Poster
  • Shirt
  • Print of ICARUS Painting
Estimated Shipping
November 2023
0 claimed
Ships worldwide.

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