The Zone

Developed between 2013-2020, The Zone focuses on the vast area of land that was evacuated in 1986 after the accident in the Chernobyl nuclear power plant. It explores nuclear colonialism, forced migration, eco-nationalism, and the study of future visions, amongst other themes.

Pripyat Pianos is a film that has been postponed due to the pandemic and the invasion of Ukraine by Russia

Field note 25-03-14—120mm 226 (Pripyat Pianos, Chernobyl), 2017
In collaboration with Roberto Rubalcava and Peter Miles
Dimensions variable
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