A car on fire is fascinating, a little terrifying, and in most cases- illegal. Fire has a primal allure and watching it consume something as familiar as a car feels like form of voyerism. This mix of fear, satisfaction, and curiosity lies at the core of Pyromaniac’s Manual.

What began as a simple urge—to burn cars, take pictures, and avoid getting caught—evolved into something way more important. Initially, it was about the contrast of flames against cold, metallic surfaces, beauty of destruction itself. Over time, though, this series revealed itself as a reflection of my own internal struggles. It became a personal and creative outlet, a way to confront and work through self-destructive tendencies.

These controlled fires became a form of therapy. The destruction of each car is almost ceremonial, a process of transformation through obliteration. By documenting these moments, I aim to explore the aesthetics of catastrophe—the fleeting beauty of something being consumed—and the strange intimacy of destruction.

I wish you an enjoyable pyromania experience.
Ada

first book publication: Propaganda, 2020