Watch the video to learn about the research that inspired the Glacial Waters series
In this body of work I traveled with climate scientists in Peru (White Mountains Region) and in the United States (Glacier National Park) and responded to what I learned from their research. I used a glass vessel filled with glacial melt water as a lens to photograph through. The water within encapsulated and reflected the scenes, creating a visual metaphor to express the fresh water resource issues associated with glacial recession due to climate change. To learn more click here to read the full artist statement.
Glacial Waters no. 23
Glacial Waters no. 23
You stand at the start of Hidden Lake Trail in Glacier National Park and pause to fill a clear glass bowl with glacial water. Can you imagine the cold, heavy stillness of that water in your hands as the wind moves through pine trees and your footsteps are quiet on the mountain trail? Picture the inverted mountain peak reflected in the bowl you hold gently, the bright greens and blues of a sunny day turned upside down in this natural lens. Birds call overhead as the scent of pine and crisp mountain air surrounds you, and you realize you hold an entire landscape in your palms. The clear glass bowl acts as a camera lens, reflecting the mountains, trees, and meadows inverted in the water's surface while human hands cradle this fragile ecosystem. The bright reflections of green and blue create a striking contrast between the right-side-up world and its upside-down twin held in trembling human care. This artwork expresses our profound responsibility for environmental stewardship and the dependency of all people upon clean water, asking us to consider what it means to literally hold our world in our hands.
Envision this contemplative artwork in your living room, study, or office, where it prompts reflection on water rights and our relationship with fragile ecosystems. Guests pause before the inverted reflection and discuss glacial melt, water scarcity, or their own experiences in national parks and wild places. The piece connects to that universal concern for protecting what sustains us and the recognition that we hold responsibility for environments beyond our immediate view. This artwork celebrates the beauty of glacial landscapes while advocating for the scientific understanding and careful stewardship that will preserve them.
“Glacial Waters no. 23” is a view at the start of Hidden Lake Trail, Glacier National Park in Montana. The mode of production references the mechanical aspects of photography and vision; the bowl acts as a lens reflecting the landscapes upside down. I photograph the bowl of water in the hands to convey responsibility for environmental stewardship. Glacial Waters images evoke themes of water rights, agriculture, the dependency of people upon the environment, and the search for understanding through scientific research.”
This signed and numbered, limited edition archival pigment ink print is created on 100% reclaimed content matte fine art cotton paper, manufactured in Moab Utah with wind power, ensuring both longevity and environmental responsibility. Each print represents Ivana's commitment to using materials that align with the environmentally conscious philosophy expressed in the artwork itself. The archival quality inks and museum-grade paper mean this piece will maintain its vibrant color and remain a cherished part of your collection for generations.The pigment ink printing technology exquisitely renders the fine details and tonal shifts in the image, creating depth on the subltle velvety natural surface texture inherent to the cotton fine art paper that contributes tactile richness. This print is in a very limited edition of 20, which enhances its exclusivity. The watermark is only for internet display and will not appear on the final artwork. If you would like guidance in visualizing it in your space, Ivana offers a complimentary digital mockup so you can confidently add this artwork to your collection. Contact Ivana for this service. Gallery style archival framing is available for an additional charge.
This image is available in three sizes.
14" x 21" image size in an edition of 10 and currently no. 1/10 is available for you to enjoy.
28" x 42" image size in an edition of 6 and currently no 1/6 is available for you to enjoy.
40" x 60" image size in an edition of 4 and currently no. 1/4 is available for you to enjoy.
