Immolation is the act of setting yourself on fire. 
Typically performed as an act of protest or resistance. The sacrificial act of Thích Quảng Đức stands out in the collective cultural memory not only as a provocative image but as a reminder of the distance individuals will go to make a point. When Thích Quảng Đức burned himself in Saigon, it was famously captured by AP photographer Malcolm Browne, who won a Pulitzer Prize for the image.

We live in turbulent times, rife with protest, violence and confusion. The purpose of this piece is to illustrate how acts of protest and resistance can be quickly changed into a commodity and neutered by American throw-away culture. Acts of extreme passion and resistance malformed by consumerism and mass media.

This burnable sculpture is made from reclaimed mahogany chips and a special non-toxic wax mixture. It stands at 6 inches and weighs around 1 pound.

If you choose to burn this art piece please note: It burns clean for about 45 minutes and smells quite pleasant. It does leave a slight waxy residue on whatever you burn it on. Please use caution when using this piece to start those important fires. Kids, ask mom and dad for permission before you burn the whole goddamn house down while using matches unsupervised.

There are 40 signed and numbered pieces in this limited run.