Naga

This Winter, Petaluma Fairgrounds will welcome “Naga." The majestic sea serpent will be on display to the public from end of November through the second week of January 2025. Naga is the vision of Oakland artists Cjay Roughgarden, who created the sculpture with inspiration from her favorite childhood book “Cyrus, the Unsinkable Sea Serpent.”  

Roughgarden collaborated with fellow artists Stephanie Shipman and Jackie Scott to create “Naga and the Captainess” for Burning Man 2024. The work was selected for a well-deserved 2024 Burning Man Honorarium Award. The trio of artists, along with 150 volunteers brought a story to life that wowed guests from near and far. 

Naga Facts:

• The head stands at 22’ and their tail at 24’!
• Naga is illuminated and magical both day and night.
• There are 4,000 hand fabricated scales coating Naga.
• Naga can blow bubbles!
• Naga will be part of the festivities at Luma Ice!

As “Naga” continues on his journey to San Francisco, we are grateful to share the experience of temporarily being home to the magnificent 100+ foot-long sculpture.