Title: In Preparation: To The North Pole And Back
On view at The Grocery Studio's WUG
July 22 - August 19 2023
Opening reception: Saturday, July 22, 6-9 pm
The Grocery Studios
3001 21st Ave S
Seattle, Washington 98144
Additional installation viewing and Ioleogram portraits: Aug 5, 3-6pm
Arctic Expedition Location:
Svalbard Archipelago, Norway
Medium: Laser Plane Photography, Video and Sound
Date: October 2-19, 2023
Iole Alessandrini: Artist
The Arctic Circle: Residency Program
Ed Mannery: Optical Engineer, and Astronomer
In Preparation: To the North Pole and Back
Description
Iole Alessandrini is an Italian-American artist known for her large-scale public art and groundbreaking work in Laser Plane Photography she calls IoleographyTM: "Iole" + “photography”/“holography". The Grocery is proud to show a selection of Ioleograms at the WUG.
The artist will be in attendance on July 22 and August 5. Ioleograms of previous exhibitions will be on view in the WUG windows. Video projections and a Laser Plane installation will be visible in the studio. You’ll have the opportunity to have your Ioleogram portrait taken, and purchase a 4”x6” print to help support Iole’s upcoming residency at the North Pole.
About the exhibit at WUG:
In Preparation: To the North Pole and Back showcases Iole Alessandrini’s artwork to raise awareness and support as she prepares for a residency and expedition to the Arctic Circle in October 2023. Her work provides immersive and contemplative environments for audience participation, where the act of physically moving through visible yet intangible planes made of light solicits wonder and discovery. Alessandrini's innovative use of lasers and optical devices, IoleographyTM, reveals a matrix of reality hidden in plain sight, amplifying perceptions of point, line, plane, space, and radiation.
About the upcoming Arctic Circle expedition:
Iole Alessandrini's To The North Pole And Back is a photographic and scientific expedition aboard a tall ship to the Arctic Circle seen through the lens of art and environmental awareness. The expedition is organized by The Arctic Circle residency, and with technical support from optical engineer Ed Mannery.
“Embarking on a journey to the North Pole is akin to planning a trip to the moon. It is an audacious expedition that demands meticulous preparation, specialized gear, and unwavering determination to surmount the rugged and isolated terrain. As an artist, I am poised to exploit what I do and know best using my Laser Plane equipment as my creative conduit. My mission is to capture the unparalleled radiance of the Arctic light through the lens of photography, video, and sound. The urgency of this project focuses on the reality of climate change from a novel vantage point, from which I hope to inspire dialogue and empathy, transcending political differences and fostering a collective sense of responsibility towards our environment.”
– Iole Alessandrini. See more at iole.org.
About the artist
Please see the artist’s full bio at iole.org/bio.htm.