For this project, I wanted to emphasise the resilience and durability of life after catastrophic events, explicitly focusing on nuclear waste and war. As nuclear energy and technologies continue to advance in the future and are further implemented as energy sources and weaponised, I wanted to draw attention to the consequences humanity has faced from these dangerous energy sources. My main inspiration for this work was the catastrophic event of Chernobyl and the efforts that continue to lessen the nuclear waste that remains there today. Research is being done on the effectiveness of Sunflowers in extracting nuclear radiation from the surrounding earth where they are planted, and I wanted to incorporate these flowers as my main symbol for resilience, strength and hope within my scene. To express the consequences further, I incorporated the sound of Geiger counters that can be heard within my scene, which are used to measure radiation in the area. I also include the sound of children playing near the door (my trigger to the 360-degree video) to express the lives most affected by these catastrophic events and to help the audience reflect upon the past and what can be done for future generations.
Links for further research into Sunflowers and radiation:
Barnhart, M. (2019). Sunflowers to the Rescue! [online] Athens Science Observer. Available at: https://athensscienceobserver.com/2019/05/16/sunflowers-to-the-rescue/ [Accessed 11 Nov. 2022].
Soudek, P., Tykva, R., Vaňková, R. and Vaněk, T. (2006). Accumulation of radioiodine from aqueous solution by hydroponically cultivated sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.). Environmental and Experimental Botany, 57(3), pp.220–225. doi:10.1016/j.envexpbot.2005.05.014. Available online: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0098847205000973?via%3Dihub
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