Inspired by Carl Sagan’s assertion that “we are all made of star stuff,” this series explores the deep relationship between cosmic processes and human existence. It reflects on how the chemical elements that form the human body were created through astrophysical and nuclear events - from the Big Bang to supernova explosions and neutron star collisions.

The works are grounded in current nuclear astrophysics research conducted at the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (FRIB) in Michigan. Using generative techniques, data from stellar phenomena is translated into humanlike forms, visualizing the connection between cosmic processes and biological life through a screen-based object titled “us”. 

Another work, “Monumentum”, simulates neutron star collisions and references a striking phenomenon: shortly before collision, neutron stars emit gravitational waves at frequencies within the human hearing range.

Copper photo-etching plates are used to materialize these cosmic processes. Copper, iron, and nickel - elements forged in stellar cores and dispersed through supernovae - connect the material of the artwork directly to cosmic history. Through digital simulations and traditional techniques, the series emphasizes the cyclical relationship between matter, stars, and human life.