Celestial Fix is an embedded ceiling sculpture commissioned by Turnstone Estates for the new Army and Navy Hotel, retail, and residential development in Chelmsford. This interactive light sculpture, composed of glass, aluminium, and fibre optics, incorporates an image of deep space—the Veil Nebula—offering viewers a direct visual connection to the cosmos.

The artwork evokes a sense of awe, highlighting the inspirational role of stars in human history, mythology, and scientific discovery. In collaboration with the Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope (CFHT), USA, a large-scale image of the Veil Nebula was sourced and printed to the full scale of the artwork—over four meters—to ensure sharpness, color accuracy, and definition.

Scientific advisor James Endicott of e2v (a Chelmsford-based space imaging company supplying sensors for Hubble and international observatories) provided expertise on integrating astronomy with the built environment. As part of the project, he worked with Sixth Form students from Moulsham High School to develop two new constellations—‘Shelter’ and ‘Hand’—specifically for Chelmsford. These constellations, mapped using fibre optic lighting, are programmed to shift each month in synchronization with real celestial events, following an astronomical calendar based on NASA data.

To mark the launch, local students participated in a drumming workshop led by artist Chris Lewis Jones, creating music inspired by the stars and the artwork itself.

Celestial Fix serves as both a contemplative and educational installation, merging art, science, and community engagement to bring the universe into everyday experience.