Human Fire

"Human Fire" is a body of work that I have developed for the Caton Merchant Gallery in Manassas, VA that focuses on the human side of firefighting.  The show has transformed and developed over the last 8 months into a magnificent body of work that focuses on the family life of the fire and rescue personnel that keep us all safe every day.  The images in the series capture the trials and tribulations brought into the family body by the type of work these people perform; from long hours away leaving their spouse or significant other to deal with the daily running of the household, to the strain that comes from a blue collared job that doesn't always pay the bills and allow families to enjoy the type of lifestyle they had once wished for.  Children are always affected by this style of work and are represented rightfully as part of the images in the series.  The show works through a juxtaposition of wanting what one cant have, but once obtaining these dreams wanting what you once had but are not willing to give up.  Wishing for the high life of money, possessions, free time, and more but always wanting the chaos, fight and struggle that comes with the line of work that all these individuals love doing.

Below are two images from the show for you to all enjoy.  The reception for the show is on February 12th 6-8p.  I hope to see everyone there to enjoy these images and in doing so show support for the men and women that do this difficult job every day.