Art in the Arctic

by Camilla Stacey in Penryn, Cornwall, United Kingdom

Art in the Arctic

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I am raising money to cover travel costs to travel to The Arctic Hideaway, in Norway, where I have been awarded an artist residency in March

by Camilla Stacey in Penryn, Cornwall, United Kingdom

My name is Camilla Stacey and I am a multidisciplinary artist based in Penryn, Cornwall. I am delighted to have been awarded a 2 week residency at The Arctic Hideaway in Norway, somewhere I have been wanting to visit for several years.

Logo for the Arctic Hideway. White text on blue background that says 'The arctic hideaway Fordypningsrommet, Fleinvaer' There is an illustration of a cabin in the left of the image.

WHY AM I RAISING MONEY?

Thanks to the support of Nordland Fylkeskommune the residency itself is free, however I do need to cover transport and accommodation costs during travel to and from the residency. I calculate these costs to be approximately £700, these include getting to and from Heathrow, flights to Bodo and 2 nights accommodation. Due to having multiple disabilities I will need to break my journey to avoid pain and exhaustion.

REWARDS:

2 x 1" hand drawn badges £51738771577_20250205_160425.jpg

Hand drawn postcard mailed from the Arctic £12

'No more tote bags' tote bag £151738771741_20250124_153246.jpg

Wooden 'Weirdo' Brooch.  £17 1738771863_20250201_160347.jpg

A4 b/w photographic print on matt paper from my trip to Svalbard in 2023 £201738767849_000012.jpg

Print made in the Arctic (example of print  on previous trip to the Arctic) £401738430944_20250201_172141.jpg

Bundle- one of each £70

WHAT'S THIS ALL ABOUT?

For me the Arctic has always been magnetic. I imagined it for decades until I visited for the first time in 2022 via boat. 

In 2023 I returned and spent the month ofA white gallery wall with photos, prints and objects from Svalbard attached to it. This is from an exhibition by Camilla Stacey that was held at The Daisy Laing Gallery in Penzance. May at Spitsbergen Artist Centre AIR programme. Work I developed here was shown in an exhibition at Daisy Laing Gallery, Penzance.

The idea of the North has held power over people for centuries. This idea has been imbued into my sense of self by the story my mother tells of my traumatic birth. One unlikely woman stood by her, an Inuit midwife. I have created an imagined narrative of a life that was breathed into me from the North, her breath filling my lungs for the very first time. 

The question I constantly come back to is trying to unravel this fascination the North has always had over me. Is there a way I can solve this mystery by using art, do I even need to solve it?  What narratives can I create for myself that will help me in understanding my place there?

WHAT WILL I DO WHEN I GET BACK?

In addition to my instagram account I will be documenting my residency on bluesky. When I return I shall be working with the photos, writing, sound recordings and drawings I make on residency to develop a publication and to build an exhibition based around this trip. I shall be giving an artist talk about my Arctic experiences,  which will be available via Instagram live.

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Rewards

This project offers rewards in return for your donation. Please select a reward below.

£15 or more

2 of 20 claimed

Hand printed 'Not more tote bags' tote bag

Ltd edition tote bag, screenprinted by hand in Penryn. This 'No more tote bags' tote was designed by me and printed by hand with the help of Reemus Prints.

£5 or more

2 x Hand made 1" badges

2 hand drawn 1" pin badges featuring a 'weirdo' or text of your choice. Includes UK postage.

£12 or more

1 of 10 claimed

Postcards from the Arctic

Hand drawn postcard made at the Arctic Hideaway and sent to you from the Arctic (includes postage)

£17 or more

1 of 5 claimed

Wooden Weirdo brooch

Individual wooden weirdo brooch - hand drawn in black ink on wood part with silver brooch pin. Approx 2"

£20 or more

0 of 5 claimed

Tote bag plus 5 hand drawn badges

One tote bag plus 5 hand drawn badges

£20 or more

A4 b/w photographic print on matt paper

A4 size photographic print on matt paper of one of the photos I took in Svalbard in 2023. You can find examples of the images on my Instagram. Please specify if there is a specific photo you would like, or leave it to me to select one for you!

£40 or more

0 of 5 claimed

Monoprint from the Arctic Hideaway residency

A monoprint drawn whilst in the Arctic. 5 prints available A5-A4 size. Printed with black ink on white paper. The print will be posted to you from the UK.

£70 or more

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Bundle of 1 of each

A bundle consisting of 1 badge, 1 brooch, 1 postcard, 1 monoprint all wrapped up in a tote bag.

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