As an ephemeral act, the presence of fire within the circle suggests an active ritual of transformation. In Christie-Coxon’s context, fire does not merely destroy, it transfigures. The burning of material (whether a painting, structure, or organic matter) within a circular framework suggests a cycle of energy exchange, much like the natural cycles of birth, decay, and renewal. The fires movement within the constraints of the circle may also represent a contained chaos, mirroring the delicate balance between control and surrender, between artistic intention and the unpredictable forces of nature.