Posted 28 July, 2010 in Greenland 2010
Maria has managed to call home twice by satellite phone, and has been enjoying herself immensely. Her days have been mostly occupied with sketching walruses and terns, mapping the island, and assisting the scientists. She has seen one polar bear, and carries a signal gun (for noise) as a precaution when out on her own. She mentioned the thrill of lying down close to a walrus and hearing its slow breathing and huge sighs.
As the wind has picked up, ice blowing in from open water has begun freezing the bay around Sand Island. The team will be on the island for a couple more days before moving camp. Hopefully, Maria will have the opportunity to explore more of the mainland by helicopter.
Stay tuned for more news from the field.
–Darin
Posted 22 July, 2010 in Greenland 2010
When I spoke with Maria in Iceland on Monday night, she was very excited to finally be going out in the field, and to work with such a friendly group of scientists. Our deepest thanks to everyone who has contributed in any way to Maria’s High Latitudes expedition. I’ll be sure to update this blog if I hear from her while she’s in Greenland.
–Darin
Sand Island, Greenland. Approx. 500×300 meters (zoom out for context):
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Posted 16 July, 2010 in Greenland 2010
My bags are packed and I’m as prepared as I think I’ll be for my High Latitudes expedition! Tomorrow I leave for Greenland via Copenhagen and Iceland, to join Danish scientists on Sand Hill Island in eastern Greenland, where we will live side-by-side for three weeks with walruses and arctic terns. I’m excited for the opportunity to focus on creating new field work, and to return to my studio to develop a new portfolio of Arctic images.
Opportunities for communication may be few and far between, but I will try to get news of our expedition to my husband Darin, so he can post on my blog until I return the week of August 16th.
Wish me luck!
Posted 12 July, 2010 in Greenland 2010, News
I am honored that my High Latitudes project is now recognized as a Wings WorldQuest Flag Expedition! WINGS is an international organization based in New York that is dedicated to the supporting women involved in environmental conservation and field science. I just received flag #24 in the mail which I will carry to Greenland and I look forward to becoming involved with WINGS’ programs to promote scientific literacy and positive role models.
Posted 10 July, 2010 in Events
I had a wonderful time last week at the Kent Summer Art Exhibit opening gala! Thank you to everyone who came. It was lovely to see so much beautiful artwork and I’m also delighted that my paintings tied for 3rd place for the People’s Choice Award. The paintings will be on exhibit at the Centennial Gallery through August 27th.
