Antarctica

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In 2008-9 I was selected for the British Antarctic Survey's Artist's and Writer's Programme.' This was a three and a half month research and development residency in the Antarctic and Sub-Antarctic. As part of the research I built a 12 foot long nansen sledge made from gold picture frames. On my return, Arts Council England funded the further development of this research into a body of work for an exhibtion at Art Exchange- University of Essex- 2010. This work also formed part of the solo exhibtion at And Model gallery, Leeds -2014. There is also a performance lecture 'Antarctica' which is my account of my experince trying to be a contemporary artist in residence in this very unusual context.

The experience is covered in detail in the book 'Escape' (see also 'Landscapes of Exploration' and the articles 'BBC Future' (Richard Hollingham), 'Yorkshire Art Journal' (Hope ‘Leye) and 'Midweek' BBC Radio 4 interview' . Academic paper- Polar Record (Dr Jean De Pomereu)