From Ice to Ignite is a deeply personal exploration for Sonia Payes, born from her own reflections on humanity’s connection to our Earth and the urgent need to adapt to its changing extremes. This work goes beyond the abstract stemming from Payes’s experience as an artist and an individual grappling with the realities of environmental transformation. Through themes of fire and ice, regeneration and rebirth, Payes captures the tension between destruction and renewal, fragility and resilience, inviting viewers to confront the delicate balance that defines life on this planet. In this photographic portfolio, Payes reveals more than just confronting environmental extremes; she unearths the connections and voids that shape our very existence. Her work becomes a bridge between the lifeless terrain with glimpses of hope and renewal, offering a narrative of survival and reinvention. Her vision stems from a place of profound connection to the Australian landscape and a lifelong reverence for nature. The photographs From Ice To Ignite are not just surreal, they are raw and grounded, reflecting Payes’ deep desire to inspire action and awareness about the fragility of our plan Through these photos, Payes doesn’t just explore the resilience of life; she challenges us to reimagine our own roles within a world of extremes. From Ice to Ignite is a call to recognize our shared responsibility, to rethink our relationship with the environment and to consider what we will leave for future generations. For Payes, this is a deeply personal mission to create a conversation about our collective future.