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Ice Core Visualization

YINGRI GUAN presents a captivating art installation, Ice Core Visualization, which delves into the intricate layers of climate data extracted from ice cores. The project, initiated in Buffalo in 2012 and completed in the San Francisco Bay Area in 2018, offers a thought-provoking visual representation of climate change over the past four hundred thousand years.

The installation features eight acrylic tubes filled with layered gel wax, each representing a thousand-year sample of climate data. By utilizing data obtained from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the project highlights the correlation between carbon dioxide levels and global temperature variations, inviting viewers to contemplate the impact of human activities on climate change.

YINGRI GUAN's innovative approach to visualizing climate data through art offers a tactile and immersive experience, prompting reflection on the cyclical nature of global climate change. The installation's greyscale color scheme depicts carbon dioxide variations, while a weather map-based color scheme illustrates temperature fluctuations, providing a compelling insight into the relationship between carbon dioxide levels and global climate patterns.

YINGRI GUAN, a multidisciplinary artist and designer based in Seattle, has received acclaim for her exceptional work, including the prestigious Iron A' Design Award in Fine Arts and Art Installation Design in 2021. Her commitment to integrating industry best practices and innovative design concepts has resulted in a captivating and thought-provoking exploration of climate data through the Ice Core Visualization art installation.

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