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 deNaturing (2022)

210cm x 115cm PVC pipes jointed together, plastic container with 10L of water, bilge pump, digital print, installed in household garage.

deNaturing was showcased at Lethaby Gallery in April 2023 as part of UAL's Climate Emergency Network exhibition.

 deNaturing (2022)

210cm x 115cm PVC pipes jointed together, plastic container with 10L of water, bilge pump, digital print, installed in household garage.

The Japanese government approved releasing Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant's contaminated water into the Pacific Ocean. Tritium, a radioactive substance remains in water as it is difficult to break down with current ALPS treatment. Contaminated water has been stored in tanks for over 10 years, now numbering to 1 million tonnes. International Atomic Energy Agency has reported the environmental impact of Tritium to be minimal and harmless to humans. Despite being harmless to humans, the government and authorities have disregarded the reuse of contaminated water for supporting urban infrastructure. The East coast of Fukushima is a point where Kuroshio and Oyashio currents meet, making the area rich in fish diversity. Releasing contaminated water may result in consequences non-humans are not responsible for. Oceanic biota and diversity are at risk. Consequences are only visible to us as a result and can only be comprehended intermittently. 

What role can image practice attain in dealing with such an issue?​

 

Can image practice nurture an ecological mindset towards finite resources and non-humans?​

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