The University of the Arctic (UArctic) and its Arctic Sustainable Art and Design Thematic Network (ASAD) are pleased to announce the winners of its annual photo competition. The theme of the competition in 2022 was Arctic Polarities.
The theme focussed on challenging stereotypes and presenting contemporary visualizations that embrace democratic and inclusive ways of seeing the Arctic and the North. The chosen winners all embrace this element of polarity, showing interesting contrasts and contradictions in both the subject matter and artistic representation. A total of 51 photos were submitted from 25 different photographers.
The winners in the student category are:
1st place: Nina Luostarinen (University of Lapland, Department of Art and Design)
Photo series: Ice and fire; Enjoyment of blue and red; Becoming bird (co-authored with Antti Kurola).
A closer look opens up many reflections on the relationship between man and nature, the posthumanistic dialogue between man and the non-humans.