Ice Archives: Amplifying Greenland’s Geologic Memory

Authors

Francesca Samsel (University of Texas at Austin), Benjamin Keisling (University of Texas at Austin), Greg Abram (University of Texas at Austin)

Presentation

Session

VISAP Pictorial

Time

Wednesday, Nov 11, 13:12 – 13:24 (US/Eastern) · session 13:00 – 14:30

Location

Hall Essex south

Keywords

Greenland’s Ice Sheet; Art-Science collaboration; Cryosphere; Sediment cores; data physicalization; climate modeling.

Abstract

Tracing the Greenland Ice Sheet’s ice divide from the melting margins to its two‑mile‑thick summit 700 kilometers inland, Ice Archives invites viewers to the in-between where geologic memory meets scientific foresight. The immersive, multi-sensory exhibition featuring glass and clay sculpture and projected visuals invites viewers to encounter the complexities of climate change through tactile forms, connection to the research sites and images from below the ice sheet. Based in scientific observations, here data are transformed via an artistic voice providing the opportunity for viewers to explore through science and metaphor while reflecting on the changes within this fragile landscape.