Sydney Icebergs
By Troy House
US$ 9,000
Overview
2011
Pigment, Printed on Exhibition Photo Plantine 310gsm Paper Using Pigmented Ink
Edition of 20
Dimensions: 106.7cm (H) x 152.4cm (W) / 42" (H) x 60" (W)
Note: Actual colours may vary due to photography & computer settings
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About the art
Artist statement
"March 11,2011 I was at the airport in San Francisco boarding for Tokyo when we got word that a Tsunami had hit and they were suspending flights to Japan until the damage could be assessed. I immediately changed my flight and went to Sydney Australia instead. After recovering from jet lag, I heard there were large wave warnings all over Australia from the Japanese Tsunami 4500 miles away. I headed for Bondi Beach and was blown away by the waves hitting Bondi’s infamous Iceburg’s Swim Club. I love the local’s indifference as they kept swimming regardless of the 40 foot waves smashing the pools.
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Artist profile
Troy House
Hometown: Iowa
Based in: Brooklyn, NY
Troy was raised in his family’s photography studio in Iowa. He didn’t call on photography – it called on him. After being kicked off his high school yearbook staff, he began shooting for the local newspaper and freelancing for the Associated Press. He majored in architecture at Iowa State University, …
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