The series Reserved for fire examines the destructive, transformative, and hypnotic nature of fire. One point of reference for this body of work is Archimboldo’s painting titled Fire from his Four Elements series. Archimboldo inventively represented manifestations of fire as a source of light and warmth and for its use in weaponry.

Reserved for fire extends and updates Arcimboldo’s fire allusions to include the idea of climate-driven fire seasons, fire as a term of dismissal, and fire as an agent of refining and judgement. The series contains modern versions of the implements of fire--including lighters, ash containers, and matches.

In addition to Archimboldo’s influence, there are references to Susan Sontag’s The Volcano Lover (the book cover painting and Ascent by night) and other literary works including A World Lit Only by Fire and The Crucible.