Ice of Breen

A movement exploration of the audible interaction of calved glacial ice, sea, and air, Ice of Breen embodies the nuanced popping, crackling and complex composition of the ice and sea. Themes of erratic and randomness within a continuous flow are embodied and expressed through the movement and  editing. The music composition is comprised of sound picked up from the camera during the filming process, overlayed with a simple composed score.

The sudden movement of a mini iceberg next to me as I waded through the glacial ice sculpture garden caught me pleasantly by surprise and further informed my movement. After unmeasurable moments of wondrous engagement, I took a step that sent me off balance, causing full submersion into the underworld of the icy blue giants. This marked the end of our conversation as a zodiac ride back to the ship for a hot cup of tea and dry clothing was in order, however dancing through the sea amongst these ancient glacial carvings frequents my dreams.

Created by: Alexandra Lockhart Original music by: Paul DeHaven

Filmed in Svalbard, Norway.