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For Atlanta artist Charlie Smith, a Burning Man sculpture acts as ‘an open book’
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk Sherri Daye Scott , as published by Rough Draft Atlanta (intown neighborhoods)
· August 12, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Smith is racing to finish the sculpture in his West End warehouse, putting in up to 16-hour days to meet a tight deadline.
Atlanta sculptor Charlie Smith is working on a memorial sculpture called "The Burning Book of Brian". The piece is a large-scale fire and metal art installation, standing at 14 to 15 feet tall. Smith is racing to finish the sculpture in his West End warehouse, putting in up to 16-hour days to meet a tight deadline.
The sculpture is destined for Burning Man, a weeklong creative festival in Nevada's Black Rock Desert. It is a tribute to Smith's friend Brian Doherty. Smith's design process can be seen in pages from his sketchbook, which show early designs for the sculpture.
Further details about the sculpture and Smith's work are available from the source.
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Category: safety Published: August 12, 2026 Source: Rough Draft Atlanta (intown neighborhoods) Reading time: 1 min
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