Svalbard reindeer (Rangifer tarandus platyrhynchus) antlers with lichen, glacier ice, and moss

2024-25

Glazed ceramic

Glacier 18x10x2 inches; Moss 12x6x2 inches; Lichen 12x12x3 inches

Inspired by the many shed Svalbard reindeer antlers found during the Arctic Circle Art and Science Residency’s Autumn Expedition. Each depicts elements of the many varied ecosystems in Svalbard, expressing the interconnected relationship between different species and processes.

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