At first, the photo series titled Frozenscapes by Gary Jensen could easily be mistaken for the landscapes of Alaska or other cold climate country. Full of spectacular icy scenes, each image looks like it captures a remote cave of some sort. In reality, they were shot in Chicago, Illinois, at the Fulton Market Cold Storage Company.
Growing over a period of 13 to 16 years in the decommisioned cold storage facility, these ice formations can be likened to glaciers and ice bergs. Frozenscapes by Gary Jensen was specially commissioned to document the manmade wonders. It is interesting to note the contrast between the slick ice and the rusty industrial backdrop. As though frozen in time, the Fulton Market facility had lain in waiting to be discovered. Jensen did so heartedly.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Icy Urban Landscapes
- Exploring ways to integrate ice formations in contemporary architecture and design.
- Industrial Photography
- Developing tools and techniques to capture and showcase industrial structures in innovative ways.
- Climate Dependent Art
- Creating temporary art installations in response to the natural climate and weather patterns.
Where This Applies
- Architecture and Design
- Exploring the use of natural ice formations as part of modern building aesthetics.
- Photography and Videography
- Developing innovative techniques to capture the beauty and complexity of industrial structures and landscapes.
- Art and Entertainment
- Creating climate-responsive art installations that allow audiences to experience and appreciate the natural environment.
