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SONIC ANTARCTICA by Andrea Polli (2009)

Andrea Polli is a digital media artist who is an Associate Professor of Electronic Arts at the University of New Mexico and formerly an Associate Professor of Film and Media at Hunter College, part of the CUNY organization.  According to her Web site, “Her work addresses issues related to science and technology in contemporary society.  She is interested in global systems, the real time interconnectivity of these systems, and the effect of these systems on individuals.  Polli’s work with science, technology and media has been presented widely in over 100 presentations, exhibitions and performances internationally, has been recognized by numerous grants, residencies and awards including UNESCO.  She currently works in collaboration with atmospheric scientists to develop systems for understanding storm and climate through sound (called sonification).” During the 2007/08 Antarctic season she spent seven weeks in Antarctica under the U.S. National Science Foundation Antarctic Artists and Writers Program, recording interviews and videos with weather, climate and earth scientists and recording the sounds of natural and work-related mechanical and human activities.  Areas travelled included McMurdo Sound, the Dry Valleys and the South Pole.  The resulting CD, limited to 500 copies, presents 10 tracks, including recordings of helicopters and radio transmissions from the Williams Field landing area, sounds from Taylor Glacier, Castle Rock and Lake Hoare, weather balloon launching activities at the South Pole and polar philosophy from a cast of prominent researchers on their activities and on global warming.  Gruenrekorder Gruen064/LC09488; www.andreapolli.com; www.gruenrekorder.de

 

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