Enormous spaces, endless walkways, wide sluices, cryptic signs;
all combined with miles of cables and pipes. They form a
technical universe that radiates a cool logic. A hidden world,
known only to a few and yet which has a huge influence on our
day to day lives, absolutely essential in fact. Nuclear power
plants, coal-fired power stations, storage facilities for nuclear
waste and other energy systems can at the same time intimidate
and fascinate a visitor. They seem to have originated from other
planets or science-fiction films. Strange worlds, emanating a
cool logic; cathedrals of industry, temples of an energy-
guzzling society. Energy systems are hidden universes,
accessible to very few people, highly protected against accidents
and terroristic attacks.
My intention is to capture these plants on film in an artistic
manner. Pure information is in the background. The idea is
more about perspectives, colours and shapes. What I am
proposing is to dissipate technology into aesthetics, at least to a
certain extent. Only the caption will remind the beholder of
what he or she is contemplating: A highly complex system
whereof our modern life depends. Energy systems which serve
us and, at the same time, can threaten us.
Curriculum vitae | Luca Zanier, Zurich (Switzerland)
Professional career
Luca Zanier (1966), of Italian descent, born and raised in Zurich (Switzerland), professional training as a photographer. Having worked both in Italy and in France, Zanier set up his own studio in Zurich. Since 1993, he works as an international freelancer in the domains of advertisement, reportage and independent artwork. Zanier's focus is on landscape, still life, people and art work.
