Temporal Landscapes

2018

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Temporal Landscapes is a 7-minute looped audio-visual artwork constructed from original footage of glaciers in Spitsbergen, Svalbard, including Borebreen, Sveabreen, Esmarkbreen, Nordenskiöldbreen, and Wahlenbergbreen. The piece incorporates hydrophone recordings by Polish scientist Oskar Glowacki, capturing the acoustics of glacier calving events and sea ice deformations. The visual component features subtly reversed sequences of icescapes transitioning through various states, reflecting the transient nature of these environments.

As glaciers move under their own weight, they emit a range of sounds—thunderous cracks, deep groans, and sharp creaks—that resonate through the icy landscape. This auditory environment is further enriched by the release of ancient air bubbles from melting icebergs, producing hissing and popping sounds. These acoustic elements serve as indicators of the dynamic processes of melting and movement within glacial structures.

By integrating these authentic glacial sounds into the soundscape, the artwork provides an auditory representation of the Arctic's evolving landscape, highlighting the intricate interplay between ice, water, and sound.

 

Exhibited at Doswell Gallery 2018, Solstice Arts Centre 2020