Style1½ inches thick (3.75 cm) Product Details Artist grade canvas, archival inks, wooden stretcher bars, and UVB protective coating
AvailablityUsually ships within five business days. ArtistAndrew Wright CollectionCold-Coast
Description The Stack at Point Wild, AntarcticaThe southern ocean was still heaving as Elephant islands peaks broke the horizon as the M/V Explorer made for the first Antarctic landfall since leaving Cape Horn. Elephant Island steeped with the romance of polar expedition history and the savor of Shackletons crew was upon us. As we approached the island my spirits sank; this was my second visit to the legendary and desperate rocky outcrop known as Point Wild and I was desperate to land and stand in the footsteps of Frank Hurly; Shackletons amazing expedition photographer. My spirits sank for it was obvious with the wind and sea state that there would be no attempt at landing. At best we might get to launch the zodiacs. An hour later my fears were confirmed, I was to be denied again. In the Zodiac I was determined to emulate Frank Hurly and get my picture of this wild and inhospitable place. As we rounded the rock stack, the skies opened and deep rich blues formed the backdrop for the clearing clouds. Perfect for high contrast black and white sepia toned images, that are reminiscent of the era of heroic exploration. Hanging over the front of the zodiac begging for an ice bath I waited until a wave crest of sea spray balanced the stack and the sky. Find a way or make a way Hurleys family motto rang through my head; one roll of film later and with much merriment about my antics by the zodiac crew I hoped I had found my way and captured the kind of image I had hoped too. Three weeks later in the warmth of my Vancouver home I had my answer.Technical Details:Film Velvia; Nikon 20mm F8 Nikon F80 1/125 Location: Point Wild, Elephant Island, The Southern Ocean 61:06S 54:52W
Andrew Wright, Vancouver Member Since March 2008 Artist Statement
I have had the privilege of being immersed in some of the worlds last few pristine eco-systems. These images are shared here in the hope that in some small way I can share the wonder and the fragility of these environments.
I believe the challenge for the future is to learn that we are an integral function of the earth's eco-system and we must live within its biological capacity. Harvesting from and providing for Gaia in symbiotic harmony. This is the challenge for our generation to embrace and for us and our children to champion.
All profits generated from my images are directed towards eco science and conservation projects and charities.