![]() Their favorite props are fire fans and sword. They aim to inspire wonder and curiosity through performing as a fire breather, fire eater, hook suspension artist, and human pincushion. Lorca Jolene (Cryptid Kid) is a dancer who fell in love with the weird and wild world of sideshow. Not fearful of change, Ryan optimistically welcomes new ideas and practices that push the community forward in not only practicality, but safety and enjoyment. He hopes that the jam will remain organic and pure in the best way possible. As a member of the Board of Directors, Ryan’s vision for the FMJ is that of grandeur. ![]() He is extremely enthusiastic about the community with an emphasis toward self-expression and individuality. You can usually find Ryan walking in and around the Great Circle at the jam with camera in hand. Ryan works as a professional photographer with a focus on weddings, portraiture, events, fashion, and of course fire performances. His props include poi, staff and double staff. Ryan’s first exposure to the Chicago FMJ was very much like that of everyone else first as an attendee, then a performer, then a volunteer, then an organizer, and now up to now the Board of Directors. He strives to foster community, share stories, experiences and knowledge with others and encourage mindfulness and the love of art wherever he goes.Ī photographer, motorcycle enthusiast, and FMJ organizer, Ryan first discovered flow arts in 2010 and it has been a growing passion and hobby ever since. In addition to the flow arts, he also enjoys playing lap steel guitar, drawing, painting, camping, tacos, juggling, photography, game design, reading, writing, learning about the cosmos, sci-fi and other such nerdly activities. He lit his first fire staff on New Years Eve, 2012 and has since picked up double staves, swords, dragon staff, poi, rope dart and fire fans. In 2017, he joined the Flow Arts Institute crew as a Fire Safety Lead at Kinetic Fire in Ohio, became a Day-of-Show Producer at the Old Town School of Folk Music and a Board Member and Event Lead for the Full Moon Jam Foundation.ĭevin once looked into the eyes of a buffalo and didn’t blink. In 2016, he lead the crew that built GARDON! The Great and Terrible – a giant 30 foot climbable, interactive, fire-breathing dragon that met its doom in a fiery blaze of glory. His past projects include Art Night Chicago, Night Magic Designs and FIGMENT Chicago’s Imagine series. Set to the percussive beats of local musicians under a full moon, this unique theatrical event is truly a marvel to behold.Īs always, the Jams are family-friendly and there is no alcohol, illegal substances, open flames, fireworks, flash photography, lasers or drones permitted per Chicago Park District laws.ĭevin has been a FMJ organizer and a Lakes of Fire Fire Arts Safety Team Lead since 2013. The Jam brings together artists and dancers by providing a space for fire performers and drummers to gather and share their creative gifts on the beautiful shores of Lake Michigan. ![]() The Full Moon Jams are a volunteer-run, not-for-profit, free-to-attend performance gathering that takes place once a month throughout the summer between sunset and 10pm. In 2016, the FMJ became an official partner of the Chicago Parks District, and are part of the Night Out in the Park series. Since then, it has grown into a time-honored celebration, bringing together a diverse community of performers, musicians and spectators from around the world. The Chicago Full Moon Jam began in 2004 with a group of friends coming together on the lakefront to celebrate a birthday with some fire spinning and drumming.
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