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Artist Residency in Iceland

Turning the Aurora into sound and distilling the fleeting moment of glacial pops during a year long, epic journey of artistic exploration in Iceland.

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Artist Residency in Iceland

Artist Residency in Iceland

Artist Residency in Iceland

Artist Residency in Iceland

Artist Residency in Iceland

Turning the Aurora into sound and distilling the fleeting moment of glacial pops during a year long, epic journey of artistic exploration in Iceland.

Turning the Aurora into sound and distilling the fleeting moment of glacial pops during a year long, epic journey of artistic exploration in Iceland.

Turning the Aurora into sound and distilling the fleeting moment of glacial pops during a year long, epic journey of artistic exploration in Iceland.

Turning the Aurora into sound and distilling the fleeting moment of glacial pops during a year long, epic journey of artistic exploration in Iceland.

Alex Carr
Alex Carr
Alex Carr
Alex Carr
3 Campaigns |
London, United Kingdom
$1,156 USD $1,156 USD 21 backers
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Husky Pup

Currency Conversion $6 USD
£5 GBP
As a tiny pup you're a bit too little to be out in the cold all of the time but you'll be with us in spirit and don't forget it. You'll be kept in the loop with a personal postcard note from the team leader en route. You'll be able to track the expedition and get an update as to its progress and findings.
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Guiding Husky

Currency Conversion $19 USD
£15 GBP
As a little thank you for being the guiding husky at the head of the expedition you'll receive a one off Polaroid documenting the team's progress that day. Only one polaroid taken per day as part of our expedition log so get in there quick, there are only so many days in this expedition.
2 out of 100 of claimed

Ice Core Intern

Currency Conversion $26 USD
£20 GBP
You will be a core member (excuse the pun) of the ice research team, dutifully gathering all the necessary data to support the Ice Core Specialists and complete our expedition in the land of fire and ice. In return you shall receive a c-type, macro photography ice print measuring 5" x 7" on Kodak Metallic Paper. Choose your print from the gallery page.
3 claimed

Quarter Master

Currency Conversion $39 USD
£30 GBP
The whole team relies on you for our daily rations so please accept this token of thanks for keeping our bellies full and our spirits high when the snow storms roll in. A solid, crystal 'ice' cube, engraved with the expedition insignia and a thank you from your team leader. Now there's a talking point at dinner parties.
Estimated Shipping
July 2014
2 claimed

Lava Dodger

Currency Conversion $58 USD
£45 GBP
As a reward for being so agile and showing the path to safety you deserve a daily reminder of your valour. A signed and numbered print of your choice of 'magnetic' drawing to proudly display wherever you see fit. A work of research, showing the exploration of magnetic fields, without which, the Aurora Borealis would not exist. Edition of 25 of each drawing. 300mm x 300mm ink-jet print on 300gm watercolour paper. Please specify your choice from the selection on the flicker page stated opposite.
Estimated Shipping
July 2014
7 out of 750 of claimed

Sled Master

Currency Conversion $65 USD
£50 GBP
As such a vital member of the team I'd like to say thank you by presenting you with an archive of the initial research. A signed book containing all the 'magnetic' drawings which have been leading to the expedition. The book explores magnetism and fluid dynamics and contains a minimum of 30 drawings with a little insight into each body of work. An invaluable reference book for such an epic expedition.
1 claimed

Expedition Researcher

Currency Conversion $97 USD
£75 GBP
In order to really fulfil this very essential role we need to meet face to face. Come to my studio so we can discuss the task at hand (morning or afternoon session). You'll get to see the ins and outs of your team leader's process and all the behind the scenes preparation of the expedition. To show my appreciation for all your hard work I'll even treat you to a lunch of antipasti and a glass of prosecco! (Date to be arranged between expedition researcher and team leader)
0 out of 5 of claimed

Glacial Guide

Currency Conversion $162 USD
£125 GBP
How on earth would I research and document these glacial beasts without you? Please accept this limited edition 'Ice Cube' as a token of my appreciation. It represents the atomic structure of ice and is made from porcelain and glass. (measuring 65mm x 65mm x 65mm approx.)
Estimated Shipping
August 2014
0 out of 25 of claimed

Cartographer

Currency Conversion $195 USD
£150 GBP
Now I know you have the skills to document the terrain but it's my job to show you the underlying meaning of all this structure. Come to my studio and I'll impart my wisdom to you for the day in the form of a one to one, sacred geometry lesson. At the end of the day you'll be a master of maps and be able to find you're way home no matter what the landscape has in store.
0 out of 5 of claimed

Nordic Navigator

Currency Conversion $260 USD
£200 GBP
Make sure your charts are in order so we don't get lost. Perhaps these original 'magnetic' drawings will help you find true north. I'm trusting you with some very special documents so take care they don't fall into the wrong hands. Original, signed, ink drawings on 160gm A4 fine paper.
Estimated Shipping
August 2014
0 out of 30 of claimed

Top Geyser

Currency Conversion $520 USD
£400 GBP
There's no way anybody can say you're not worth your mettle! To prove it you can show them your metal 'magnetic' drawing. A very special, engraved and gilded wall piece to prove you have what it takes on this grand adventure.
Estimated Shipping
August 2014
0 out of 5 of claimed

Prince of Whales

Currency Conversion $779 USD
£600 GBP
You're sure to feel like a royal patron with a large scale original drawing adorning your whales...I mean walls. Choose one of five lines of investigation within these drawings. Original ink drawing measuring 710mm x 550mm on 300gm cartridge paper.
Estimated Shipping
August 2014
0 out of 5 of claimed

Captain Scott

Currency Conversion $5,845 USD
£4,500 GBP
Only a true leader, explorer and scientist would commit to understanding their environment on a molecular level. So it is only fitting that you should be the protector of such a specimen. 'Ice' sculpture representing the molecular structure of ice in porcelain and glass measuring 350mm x 250mm x 150mm.
0 out of 1 of claimed
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Ice Core Specialist

Currency Conversion $130 USD
£100 GBP
Estimated Shipping
July 2014
3 out of 3 of claimed
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