Biography

Adele is a multidisciplinary environmental artist, researcher and educator interested in the interrelationships between people, places, culture and nature.  Through her work Adele hopes to deepen connections between people and the natural world. 

 

Much of her recent work has focused on Antarctica, inspired by the continent's cultural, geopolitical and natural environments. Her Antarctic art explores the interconnectivity between earth systems, and human engagements with and impact upon the natural world.

 

Adele has worked as a project manager, community artist, and evaluation consultant for local government and non-governmental organisations. In these roles she managed a diverse range of public art, community development, education, and environmental projects.

 

Adele studied the social application of the arts at the University of Leeds and global education through art at the University of York. She has worked in Antarctica since 2013 in roles including base leader, conservation team field assistant, expedition photographer and nature guide. She is currently based in Aotearoa New Zealand and holds a PhD in Antarctic studies. Her thesis examined the value of contemporary visual artists working in Antarctica.

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