Flaming Lotus Girls

The Flaming Lotus Girls are a female-driven, volunteer-based group of artists who have been making kinetic, mechanical fire art since 2000. We create interactive large-scale fire installations that engage viewers and invite them to become part of the art. Flaming Lotus Girls’ work is a collaborative process that empowers participants to learn new skills and become experienced, talented and active artists. We use a unique design methodology with a hyper-fluid organizational structure. Through an open and supportive cultural environment, the Flaming Lotus Girls promote creativity, education, volunteer contribution and leadership opportunities.

Charlie is a founding member of the Flaming Lotus Girls, and has taken a lead role in all but one of their projects, designing and fabricating these spectacles of light. In addition, all Flaming Lotus Girls projects are created at The Boxshop, a metalworking shop for artists and builders run by Charlie.