Echoes in the Ice
September 22, 2005 - February 26, 2006
at the "Pride of Newport" location
"Echoes in the Ice" was a unique exhibition about heroism, individuality and endurance in humanity's quest to discover the cold harsh secrets of the Antarctic. For the first time, visual artist and documentary film director Rik van Glintenkamp used the technique of the collage to trace historic events. The exploration of the Earth's South Polar regions, its ecology and history, were melded with portraits, profiles, and personal effects of the heroic and sometimes bizarre-minded explorers. They took the viewer on a visual journey through two hundred and fifty years of Antarctic history, from Captain Cook to Admiral Byrd.
Lois Steinhardt, Curator, www.echoesintheice.com
Lectures, Workshops & Events
The following were presented in conjunction with "Echoes in the Ice" .
“Aurora and the Shackleton Expedition: The Stirring Story of Life and Death on the Far Side of Antarctica”
Tuesday, February 7, 2006
Part two of this SOLD OUT presentation series by Dave Grant.
“The Remarkable Tale of Ernest Shackleton
and the Transantarctic Expedition 1914-1917”
Tuesday, January 31, 2006
Presented by Dave Grant. Although coinciding with the “Echoes in the Ice” exhibit, Dave’s scholarly, gripping treatment of the Shackleton experience in Antarctica is always in vogue. Bring a sweater! Included private, guided tour of the tallships "Lady Washington" and "Bill of Rights", as well as a reception on the Texas Deck with wine, hot apple cider, light buffet, coffee and dessert. This event was free to museum members, as part of the Hale Field Memorial Lecture Series.
Lecture by the Artist
October 6, 2005
Rik van Glintenkamp, whose collage work comprised the exhibit, presented a lecture with slides about his art work and travel to Antarctica.
Collage Workshops by Rik van Glintenkamp
October 19th, November 2nd & 16th, 2005
Turn memories into art by combining photographs, newspaper clippings and other mementos into a collage. Each workshop included a walk-through of the exhibit with the artist and two hours of work time and instruction.
"Antarctica: Adventure, Adversity and Adaptation"
October 5th & November 2nd, 2005
Nancy Caruso, a local professional marine biologist with the California Coastkeeper Alliance, discussed the early explorers, extreme weather and diverse life of the polar region.
"Shackleton's Antarctic Adventure - The Greatest Survival Story of All TIme"
Edwards Irvine Spectrum 21 & IMAX offered NHNM members a special tickets for IMAX showings of this inspiring film. A fun and educational Family Activity Guide was created to complement the film experience.
Teacher’s Lesson Plans
A set of “Echoes in the Ice” lesson plans, which conform to California state curriculum standards, was created to aid teachers and the public.
Thanks To
for providing support for "Echoes in the Ice". Rand McNally & Company donated 60 atlases to underprivileged schools that visit the exhibit and related maps to the Museum.
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