Map N68º09´E14º13´ is a site-spesific work made in an experimental, embodied process of mapping the body-nature connection at this location corresponding to these navigation coordinates. ​

 

The meeting between the topography of the human body and natures ground has been captured on paper, then drawn upon and made into a map.​ 

 

It is a cartographic work made in a collaborative process between th e artist Sissel Aurland, space, place and time, visualizing the close connection between the human body and nature.​

 

The work invites reflection on the intertwined relationship between humans and nature, posing questions about sustainability and the co-existence between humans and non-humans, asking questions to how rocks belong to the landscape we are part of. ​

 

This map is exhibited for 5 weeks, 18.July - 22.Sept. 2024, at this place of creation. ​

 

This project is part of the new art festival Anti-Biennale: Art in Arctic Nature, exploring nature as a venue, and included in the official program of Bodø2024 European Capital of Culture. Fund support from The North Norwegian Art Center (NNKS), Nordland County Municipality (NFK) and Bodø2024.​

 

Sissel Aurland is born and raised in Harstad, member of North-Norwegian Visual Artists ((NNBK) and The Association of Norwegian Visual Artists (NBK), and holds MA Fine Art from The Open College of the Arts in England.  link to artist presentation