wild fires
Jan
18
2025
A two-panel composition presents a robed biblical figure raising a staff beside an ark filled with animals under a caption stating a divine promise against future floods. The lower section depicts a landscape of flames consuming trees and structures beneath text declaring fire as the next method of destruction. The work responds to active wildfire events in California and surrounding regions during early 2025 by reworking the Noah narrative to address drought and temperature driven blazes rather than water. Publication timing aligns with ongoing recovery discussions in Los Angeles, Napa and Paradise areas affected by recent burns.
Jul
24
2022
The image modifies the California state flag by replacing the bear with a distressed version and adding flames across the white section. This responds to active wildfires reported in the state during July 2022 including the Oak Fire near Yosemite. The composition places the bear on a small green area while flames dominate the right side.
