KAYA
OUR VISION
To grow a global community for transformative art — connecting people, inspiring creativity, and supporting cultural exchange. We believe in building art you can walk inside, music you can feel in your chest, and spaces where strangers become family.
OUR MISSION
Kaya Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit formed to connect diverse cultures and empower independent artists. Our mission is to create immersive experiences through cross-disciplinary projects that inspire, educate, and uplift communities.​
KAYA
“ We are born from the dust, transformed through shared experiences, and burn to create.”
OUR STORY
We are an international collective of artists and creators brought together by our passion for art, music, and culture.​ What started as friendships on the playa grew into a foundation for radical self-expression, where everyone is invited to co-create art, mutant vehicles, and community spaces.​
OUR TEAM
We are a growing, evolving crew made up of artists, builders, DJs, designers, and doers. Many of us met through previous Burning Man projects, and now return each year not just to contribute—but to build home.
Elijah Ricks
President
Musician, Sound Engineer
Sven Yuan
Product Manager
Creative Designer
Mercy Fang
Vice President
DJ, Musician, Software Engineer
Yolanda Zhao
Secretary
Accountant, Content Curator