The latest Australian Antarctic Arts Fellow, famend artist Janet Laurence, has simply returned from a 3 week mission at Casey analysis station.
Ms Laurence is creating an immersive set up, tapping into the minute particulars and huge expanse of the intense setting. Her on-site analysis contains images, drawings and watercolours of the Antarctic panorama and Casey station.
Her journey was initially scheduled final season, however was postponed because of the impression of COVID-19 on the Australian Antarctic Program.
The Australian Antarctic Arts Fellowship has been working since 1984 and is supported by the Australian Antarctic Division with help from ANAT, the Australian Community for Artwork & Expertise.
The Arts Fellowship permits creatives to journey south to expertise Antarctica, the sub-Antarctic and the Southern Ocean.
Since its inception, the Fellowship has allowed generations of artists to seize Australia’s actions and legacy on the frozen continent and talk their insights to others.
The decision for Expressions of Curiosity (EOIs) within the Australian Antarctic Arts Fellowship for the 2023/24 season is now open. EOIs will shut on 4 April 2022.