Charles Gadeken is a founding member of the Flaming Lotus Girls -- a female-driven group of artists making very large interactive fire art installations. Flaming Lotus Giirls scluptures tare composed of steel, stainless steel, copper, glass, wood, light, and fire. Flames blaze in sizes ranging from 2 inches to 150 feet. Driven by the audience, each performance is a unique and incredible fire arts show.

Their projects include the Serpent Mother, Hand of God, Angel of the Apocalypse and Mutopia.