FlameWriter
Glenn Todd is a creative director and sculptor based in Gippsland creating magic at the intersection of large-scale fabrication, kinetic engineering and participatory public art.
Founder of FlameWriter Productions, Victoria’s premier fire sculpture studio, Glenn has delivered fire performances for local council, community events and burning man festivals.
Glenn trained in fine arts, signwriting and graphic design while working in dimensional signage fabrication, a combination of art and trade he now channels directly into his sculptural practice.
Glenn approaches all work with a deep commitment to public safety, inclusive design and professional rigour.
Tarkine in Motion portrait by Dan Broun
Fire Torch portrait by Tangerine Creative
🔥 Fire Shows 🔥
- Frankston City Council’s Fire Festival – 2026
- Conference of the Birds Art Walk – 2025
- CERES Winter Festival – 2024
- Wyndham City Council’s Firefly Night Market – 2024
- Underland Festival – 2022, 2023
- Burning Seed Festival – 2015, 2017, 2018
🔥 Grants 🔥 Commissions 🔥
- Esoteric Festival: 2023, 2025
- Underland Festival: 2025
- Burning Seed Festival: 2013, 2014, 2017, 2018, 2025
- Australian government regional arts fund: 2024
- Melburners: 2021
- Bayside Council permanent work shortlist: 2021
- Rainbow Serpent Festival: 2020
🔥 Experience 🔥
- Underland Festival – Build Crew Mentor – 2023, 2025
- Underland Festival – Effigy Ignition Safety Coordinator – 2022
- Burning Seed Festival – Effigy Ignition Safety Controler 2019
- 26 Years graphic design, website development & digital marketing
- Founder/Director of ActionSkills – Web Design company focusing on environmental & social causes
- Founder/Director of Dvize Creative – Web Design company (clients: Stereosonic, Australian Ballet & Arts Centre Melbourne)
🔥 Tickets 🔥
- Working with Children Check
- Car Drivers Licence
- Work safely in the construction industry
- Operate and maintain chainsaws
- Conduct telescopic materials handler operations
- Operate elevating work platform
- Provide basic emergency life support
- Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Provide first aid
🔥 Education 🔥
- Block 4, Design and development across learning environments AET6004 – Victoria University – 2022
- Certificate of Advanced Group Facilitation – Groupwork Institute – 2013
- Diploma of Graphic Design and Multimedia – Western Australian School of Art Design and Media – 1996 – 1999
- Certificate of Trade Studies in Signwriting – Technical and Further Education, Western Australia – 1995 – 1996
- Certificate of Art and Design – Western Australian School of Art, Design and Media – 1994
🔥 Exhibitions 🔥
- Tarkine In Motion group show (Bob brown Foundation) – Hobart and Melbourne – 2015
- Solo Exhibition – Bubble – Brunswick Street Art Gallery – 2011
- ACMI permanent collection – Map of Australian Nuclear Sites – 2013
🔥 More info 🔥
Visit glenntodd.au for more info about Glenn & testimonials