Stella Ignition
Stella Ignition is a photographic project that explores humanities quest to push the frontiers of technology. The narrative lies not just in the grandeur of scientific pursuit, but in the delicate dance between success and failure - hope and fear.
The project explores more deeply the dichotomy of nuclear technologies - seen as both a solution for change and the potential for conflict. With pressing concerns around our future energy needs, climate change, and international security tensions, nuclear technologies remain one of our most polarising global issues.
Through investigation into the past and present, Stella Ignition’s symbolic narrative contemplates how nuclear technologies may shape the future.
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Thermal Shield
Porokaiwhiri
Thermal Radiation
Nīkau
Untitled I
Cryogenic Distillation (control panel)
Onewa
Coil Condenser
Gyrokinetic Simulation (supercomputer)
Untitled II
Central Solenoid (copper coils)
Electron Beam
Poloidal Field (magnet)
Kawakawa
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Untitled III
…and then came human intrigue in the sky, stars, planets and The Sun.
From cave drawings to myths and legends
A Scientific Revolution, the desire to understand.
With knowledge came power, with power came
Uncontrolled detonation.
Promise of advancements.
Radioactive Remains
a new Millennium; outlook
Uncertainties
Restoration, efforts for protection.
Advancements
For better or worse.
Superpowers meet supercomputers.
Pressure mounts
Uncertainties continue
as do the advancements
Controlled detonation
Energy Revolution
For better or worse.