Pruned: Ice Fishing Shacks

The ridiculously awesome Polar Inertia has come out with a new issue, and it features these beautiful photos of ice fishing shacks.

(Photo by Scott Peterman.)

Writes the photographer Scott Peterman: “These shacks illustrate the primal elements of shelter, food, warmth and an ongoing battle against the caprices of nature. They are entirely utilitarian in their purpose, using lightweight windproof materials such as foam insulation sheet metal, plastic or wood, yet put together in surprisingly ingenious ways, appearing as crude minimalist sculpture.”

Ice Fishing Shacks

(Photo by Scott Peterman.)

Ice Fishing Shacks

(Photo by Scott Peterman.)

Any one of these shacks could be the summer residence of Pruned. Just chopper it with me inside down on top of a glacier or in the middle of the polar ice caps, and I'll blog the days away in solitude, with the subzero landscape, katabatic winds and blazing auroras as my inspirations.

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Unknown
February 15, 2007 at 4:56:00 PM CST
You might enjoy our art ice shanties as well. The Art Shanty Projects are a yearly cluster of unique artist built ice houses that sit out on frozen Medicine Lake in Minnesota.

Alexander Trevi
February 15, 2007 at 5:40:00 PM CST
Hey Bryan: The link you provided is broken. So here it is: Art Shanty Projects.

And yes, I love the whole project. Hopefully next year Pruned will be invited to set up our winter residence there on the frozen lake, and have someone generously sponsor the trip and lumber supply.

Alexander Trevi
February 15, 2007 at 5:41:00 PM CST
Also: BLDGBLOG on the funky little shacks.

justinph
February 18, 2007 at 11:05:00 PM CST
You might also be interested in the photos of Catherine Opie. She did a series of shantys a few years ago, which have been shown in the Walker Art Center. This is the only image I could find of them:

http://www.walkerart.org/archive/3/B27399B83F59AE786169.htm

Anonymous
December 16, 2007 at 5:53:00 AM CST
do you have any photos of more creative ,bizarre shacks?

Alexander Trevi
December 16, 2007 at 1:43:00 PM CST
Sorry, anonymous, I do not. If you do find some, please let me know, preferably by leaving a comment here.

Anonymous
April 16, 2008 at 3:17:00 PM CDT
Check out our website www.PIIFA.org

You'll see some great ice-shacks.

Big Al
Petrie Island Ice Fishermens Association
Ottawa, Ontario
Canada

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	Ice Fishing Shacks Sunday, January 08, 2006 #faunaphilia #ice #photography The ridiculously awesome Polar Inertia has come out with a new issue, and it features these beautiful photos of ice fishing shacks. (Photo by Scott Peterman.) Writes the photographer Scott Peterman: “These shacks illustrate the primal elements of shelter, food, warmth and an ongoing battle against the caprices of nature. They are entirely utilitarian in their purpose, using lightweight windproof materials such as foam insulation sheet metal, plastic or wood, yet put together in surprisingly ingenious ways, appearing as crude minimalist sculpture.” (Photo by Scott Peterman.) (Photo by Scott Peterman.) (Photo by Scott Peterman.) (Photo by Scott Peterman.) Any one of these shacks could be the summer residence of Pruned. Just chopper it with me inside down on top of a glacier or in the middle of the polar ice caps, and I'll blog the days away in solitude, with the subzero landscape, katabatic winds and blazing auroras as my inspirations. 7 COMMENTS — Unknown February 15, 2007 at 4:56:00 PM CST You might enjoy our art ice shanties as well. The Art Shanty Projects are a yearly cluster of unique artist built ice houses that sit out on frozen Medicine Lake in Minnesota. Alexander Trevi February 15, 2007 at 5:40:00 PM CST Hey Bryan: The link you provided is broken. So here it is: Art Shanty Projects. And yes, I love the whole project. Hopefully next year Pruned will be invited to set up our winter residence there on the frozen lake, and have someone generously sponsor the trip and lumber supply. Alexander Trevi February 15, 2007 at 5:41:00 PM CST Also: BLDGBLOG on the funky little shacks. justinph February 18, 2007 at 11:05:00 PM CST You might also be interested in the photos of Catherine Opie. She did a series of shantys a few years ago, which have been shown in the Walker Art Center. This is the only image I could find of them: http://www.walkerart.org/archive/3/B27399B83F59AE786169.htm Anonymous December 16, 2007 at 5:53:00 AM CST do you have any photos of more creative ,bizarre shacks? Alexander Trevi December 16, 2007 at 1:43:00 PM CST Sorry, anonymous, I do not. If you do find some, please let me know, preferably by leaving a comment here. Anonymous April 16, 2008 at 3:17:00 PM CDT Check out our website www.PIIFA.org You'll see some great ice-shacks. Big Al Petrie Island Ice Fishermens Association Ottawa, Ontario Canada Post a Comment — Comments on posts older than a week are moderated — —— Newer Post Older Post —— Home	1