The artwork Shell Game is a thought-provoking piece that explores the consequences of nuclear testing and the dangers of toxic bioaccumulation. The work features 9 half coconuts coated with graphite, arranged around a piece of uranium ore in the center. The use of coconuts is a reference to the radioactively contaminated coconuts as a consequence of the nuclear testings at the Bikini Atoll. The arrangement alludes to the street fair game where a person uses three cups, one with a pearl, and the viewer has to guess where the pearl is after the cups have been moved. The work also draws lines to the consequences of nuclear testing and the gambling nature of mankind when it comes to harnessing nuclear power. The coconuts have a sleek shine from the coating with graphite, which is used in nuclear reactors to mediate the heat and control the nuclear fission process. Overall, the artwork is a commentary on the destructive nature of nuclear power and the impact it has on the environment and human life.



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