My mixed media, work investigates time and transformation, exploring the landscapes of controlled burns. During my childhood in Italy and during repeated visits, my interest was sparked by prescribed fires. Fire is used in many countries to clear fields, control invasive species and to smoke out your enemies in time of war. Closer to home, Toronto conducts prescribed burns in select parks to regenerate the rare Oak Savannahs. The urban nature of the Golden Horseshoe has squeezed these ecosystems into designated areas, including High Park. Fire is integral, as it stimulates the germination of Savannah species and controls invasive ones.
