Susan Seubert's exhibition, 'Fragile Beauty,' at PDX Contemporary Art features photographs of icebergs captured in vibrant color and somber monochrome. The color prints showcase icebergs in their natural settings, while the black-and-white ambrotypes offer a vintage aesthetic that emphasizes their architectural qualities. The melancholy theme of the exhibit reflects on the impact of climate change, as scientists predict a future without icebergs. The photos themselves are also fragile and transient, mirroring the impermanence of their subjects. The exhibit invites contemplation on both beauty and environmental urgency.
In one room, large-format color pigment prints celebrate these natural wonders in the context of their environments
It's not just Seubert's subject that's ephemeral. It's the photos themselves.
Amidst escalating climate change, scientists estimate that all the world's icebergs will be gone by about 2050.
The vivid orange and pink hues of summertime's perennial sky infuse Seubert's photo 'Polar Night, Antarctica, 2015.'
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