Sun and ice. We stand here, on the edge of forever. Where does the light lead us? What will we find on the other side? That horizon... it's shifting, changing, like the world beneath our feet. This isn't just a view; it's our story, written in ice and light, waiting to be told.

Sun on a Frozen Land

By Tony Eetak
Sun and ice. We stand here, on the edge of forever. Where does the light lead us? What will we find on the other side? That horizon... it's shifting, changing, like the world beneath our feet. This isn't just a view; it's our story, written in ice and light, waiting to be told.

The Light That Warms Us, The Ice That’s Shifting: Seeing Our World Change

This one… it feels different. That sun, it’s always been our guide, warming us even in the coldest times. But looking out at that vast, endless white, you can’t help but think about how it’s changing. We’re out there, these tiny figures, trying to live our lives, but the ground beneath us isn’t as solid as it used to be. It makes you feel small, but also connected, like we’re all in this together, watching our world change.

The light in this photo, it’s hopeful, but there’s a sadness too. It’s the light of our home, but it’s shining on a landscape that’s not always going to be like this. We’re part of this picture, our lives woven into the ice and the snow. And it’s our responsibility to show the world what’s happening, to tell our story of how the climate is changing our home.

This image, it’s about the vastness of our land, but also about the smallness of us. It’s about the light and the dark, the hope and the fear. It’s about being Inuit youth in a changing Arctic, and trying to capture that feeling, that reality, in a single shot.

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An Inuit Youth Perspective by Tony Eetak
Step into the world as seen through the lens of Tony Eetak, a young Inuit photographer bearing witness to the profound transformations shaping his homeland. This virtual exhibition offers an intimate and powerful journey into the Arctic. Eetak’s images capture the delicate beauty and increasing fragility of a world undergoing rapid change. From endless ice and shifting weather patterns to the resilience of his community amidst these challenges, his photographs are a poignant testament to the deep connection between people and place. Experience the Arctic through a fresh, vital perspective – a call for understanding and action in the face of a changing climate.