Wait, what’s this incredible image, you ask?
Unless you’ve been in a creative hibernation, you’ve probably heard about Kiwiburn’s poster competition for the 2025 Trash Renaissance Fair.
The competition was fierce, with an array of outstanding submissions. It wasn’t easy for the Kiwiburn Arts Committee (KAC) to choose a winner, but as with every Burn, there can only be one official poster design.
Drumroll, please…
Cole Holyoake has won the Kiwiburn 2025 poster competition! 🎉 Huge congratulations to Cole for an exceptional design that captures the essence of this year’s theme.
Behind the Winning Design
Here’s what Cole had to say about their award-winning creation:
“A bit of wordplay on the theme, loosely looking at each word in isolation, bringing it all together in a Kiwiburn-esque composition. You’ll see glimpses of potentially useful junk, distinctive paintings, and festive thingamabobs. A figure stands unapologetically free (because Kiwiburn) in a pose strongly resembling the Statue of David, with a strategically placed arm (because society) holding a hobby-unicorn stick (again, Kiwiburn). There’s so many possibilities to create, repurpose, and repair—now what will we find at the Trash Renaissance Fair?”
A Glimpse of What’s to Come
Cole’s design embodies the heart of Kiwiburn: creativity, freedom, and a sprinkle of playful absurdity. The Trash Renaissance Fair is shaping up to be an extraordinary celebration of innovation and sustainability, where discarded treasures transform into artistic masterpieces, and forgotten objects find new life.
The Trash Renaissance Fair is more than just a theme; it’s an invitation to embrace resourcefulness, ingenuity, and self-expression. It’s a chance to reimagine waste and turn “trash” into something beautiful and meaningful.
Ready to Join the Renaissance?
As we gear up for Kiwiburn 2025, let Cole’s incredible design be a reminder of the boundless creativity that defines our community. Whether you’re crafting your costume, building art installations, or simply dreaming up your Burn experience, make this year’s event unforgettable.
For more details on Kiwiburn 2025, visit kiwiburn.com.
Cole has won other years…
