Petaled Portal ~ David Oliver and Burning Man 2022 @burningman

Uploaded January 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago

This video by Jerrold Ridenour shares 2022 Honoraria artist David Oliver’s journey of assembling and installing “Petaled Portal” amidst the chaotic landscape and dusty windstorms that define Black Rock City.

"Petaled Portal" by David Oliver, 2022
Written, Directed, Filmed and Edited by Jerrold Ridenour
Music by
King Nobody X Merle Travis X Danni G
Saul Good
Narration by Jim Burke
Petaled Portal Photograph by Mark Fromson

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