Uploaded July 2021 | Updated September 2026, 16 hours ago
Sited directly on the seashore, the strong horizontals of the sculpture suggest the demarcation of the rising water level resulting from the disappearing polar ice caps, while its crystalline structure and the black base suggests an iceberg melting into a pool of oil. The human figure, and its ecological counterpart the seal, represent an ancient way of life, standing on thin ice. Climate change, and its effect on people who are on the front line, or at the edge of that change, has been a preoccupation of the artist for many years.
Originally installed in 2017, this artwork brings the climate emergency to our doorstep. We are confronted by the reality that we, as a species are on thin ice. It is monumental, it is real.
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Folkestone Triennial is the flagship project of Creative Folkestone and the largest exhibition of newly commissioned work presented in the UK. Artists are invited to use the town as their gallery, utilising public spaces to create striking new art that reflects issues affecting both the town and the wider world. Four Triennials have taken place attracting more than 440,000 visitors. Artists commissioned include Cornelia Parker, Christian Boltanski, Jeremy Deller, Martin Creed, Mark Wallinger, Cristina Iglesias, Richard Wilson, Andy Goldsworthy and AK Dolven.
https://www.creativefolkestone.org.uk...
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Creative Folkestone is a visionary arts charity dedicated to transforming Folkestone through collective creative activity, making the town a better place to live, work, play and visit.
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#CreativeFolkestone #FolkestoneTriennial #Triennial21 #BillWoodrow
Sited directly on the seashore, the strong horizontals of the sculpture suggest the demarcation of the rising water level resulting from the disappearing polar ice caps, while its crystalline structure and the black base suggests an iceberg melting into a pool of oil. The human figure, and its ecological counterpart the seal, represent an ancient way of life, standing on thin ice. Climate change, and its effect on people who are on the front line, or at the edge of that change, has been a preoccupation of the artist for many years.
Originally installed in 2017, this artwork brings the climate emergency to our doorstep. We are confronted by the reality that we, as a species are on thin ice. It is monumental, it is real.
___________________________________________________________
Folkestone Triennial is the flagship project of Creative Folkestone and the largest exhibition of newly commissioned work presented in the UK. Artists are invited to use the town as their gallery, utilising public spaces to create striking new art that reflects issues affecting both the town and the wider world. Four Triennials have taken place attracting more than 440,000 visitors. Artists commissioned include Cornelia Parker, Christian Boltanski, Jeremy Deller, Martin Creed, Mark Wallinger, Cristina Iglesias, Richard Wilson, Andy Goldsworthy and AK Dolven.
https://www.creativefolkestone.org.uk...
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Creative Folkestone is a visionary arts charity dedicated to transforming Folkestone through collective creative activity, making the town a better place to live, work, play and visit.
Follow us:
Facebook: CreativeFolkestone
Instagram: CreativeFstone
Twitter: CreativeFstone
#CreativeFolkestone #FolkestoneTriennial #Triennial21 #BillWoodrow
