Saturday 25 April 2009

"like an almond in a piece of toffee"



the historical event

Sir Ernst Shackleton and his expedition of 27 men had lived aboard the ship, which had became trapped in the polar ice "like an almond in a piece of toffee" (15.January 1915).

The historical event as of one of the most fascinating survival stories in the annals of exploration.

Translating such an event to an architectural context.

the observer - the point of view


Frank Hurley (1885-1962 ) taking photographs of the "Endurance" during the Expedition under Sir Ernst Shackleton.
Witnessing the event through the technique of photography..
Determing one very particluar angle of looking at the event

- the route of the expedition

Detail

Thursday 23 April 2009