Chris Dobrowolski

Antarctica is the most inhospitable climate in the world. It’s the driest, windiest place on Earth, synonymous with failed expedition attempts and with no artists for miles around. A place that Chris Dobrowolski decided was perfect for him.

For three and a half months Chris lived and worked alongside the medical professionals, researchers and crewmembers at the British Antarctic Survey, trying to experiment creatively whilst (crucially) trying to survive. He discovered that sometimes it’s very difficult to justify your position as an Artist whilst everyone around you is a Hero.

Antarctica is an adventure story-presentation about professional failure and how to navigate what’s real and unreal via tales of overzealous seals, Ladybird books and a sledge built out of gold picture frames.