Bobcat's Glare, 2020
This series of photographs explores the interplay of destruction and resilience in the face of natural disaster. Created during the 2020 Bobcat Fire, this project documents the event from my apartment in Monrovia, California, transforming the terrifying spectacle of the encroaching flames into a series of surreal and mesmerizing images.
Nighttime photographs capture the ominous glow of the fire as it crept down the mountainside, casting an eerie light across the landscape. Silhouetted palm trees and power lines frame the scene, creating a stark contrast between the natural and the man-made. The fire's glow, reminiscent of a celestial event, evokes a sense of both awe and dread, highlighting the fragility of our existence in the face of natural forces.