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Since ancient times, Sphinxes have stood as guardians of mystery. Born of lion, bird, and human, they’re more than one thing. They are myth, embodied. They are symbols of layered knowing: protectors of sacred thresholds, keepers of riddles, and mirrors for those seeking deeper truths.
The Sphinx Gate is our contemporary homage—a 34-foot sculptural portal set to premiere at Burning Man 2025. It’s an invitation to play with our struggles, and reframe personal growth as something collective, curious, and joyful.
This isn’t just about building beautiful structures. We’re constructing an experience that reimagines how people engage with inner work—through myth, community, and emotional design. The mission is to shift how culture holds space for personal challenge and growth, moving from isolation to shared narrative, from silence to story.
To support this vision, we’ve launched Adopt a Sphinx, a creative giving campaign that allows donors to sponsor specific components of the sculpture.
Which part of the Sphinx calls to you?
The soaring wings of freedom? The silent strength of the lioness? The mystery of the feminine?
From wings to toes, each donation sponsors a specific sculptural element…
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Symbol of beauty, status, and connection. Be the heart adornment of the myth. Embrace the feminine that's in your life and share your wisdom on the power of using its power.
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$25,000.00
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Fuel the Sphinx's visionary gaze. Activate illumination and share this insight.
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$20,000.00
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Power and poise from the ground up. Bring balance and boldness to the form.
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$10,000.00
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Grace, movement, and play—help complete the mythic silhouette.
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$8,000.00
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Strong, supportive limbs—essential for any guardian of transformation. Donate the whole chest for $10,000 or one for $5,000.
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$10,000.00
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Symbol of nurture and power. Embody the Sphinx's feminine strength. Donate the whole chest for $10,000 or one for $5,000.
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$10,000.00
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Stability and readiness. Help root the Sphinx in power. Donate the both for $8,000 or one for $4,000.
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$8,000.00
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A beacon of sovereignty. Help activate the regal wisdom of the Sphinx.
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$3,000.00
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Freedom, perspective, and flight—let the Sphinx soar. Donate the entire wingspan for $4,000 or one wing for $2,000.
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$4,000.00
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Humble foundations that carry the weight of myth. Ground the story of the lioness. Donate both for $500 or one for $250.
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$500.00
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Every detail matters. These toes touch sacred ground—sponsor one and leave your mark for everyone to see.
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$100.00
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Mareesa Strertz
Chief Dream Officer
Good luck with this epic undertaking! You got this!! Rooting for you!! I'm sad I won't be on playa to see them, but I am looking forward to the photos and stories! Love, Dr. Nurse
<3 yay thank you for the love and support Dr Nurse!! :)
We toast this amazing project and all the amazing people who are making it happen! Congrats and good luck to all, Cynthia and Jerry Rothstein
ChatGPT said: Left foot: Life is not a problem to solve, it is a mystery to dance. Right foot: You are enough, the treasure you stand on, the universe echoing in your voice.