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Funded! This project successfully raised its funding goal on June 14, 2012.

This week 'After the Ice' featured as Kickstarter's project of the day, amazing comments, and my performance with glass in NYC's Village Voice!

Update #2 · Jun 1, 2012 · comment

Dear Backers, Much has happened since my last update!

Today a video and mention of my performance with the Untitled Antarctica glass sculpture made it into NYC's Village Voice; as I was part of a performance series curated by Maria Chavez, titled "What if we threw dirt on the ground." 

http://blogs.villagevoice.com/music/2012/06/maria_chavez_interview.php

Also, the amazing folks here at Kickstarter featured 'After the Ice' as project of the day this week. Which sent it to the front page of the website, and the project reached many people through twitter and Facebook as well. 


This brought 'After the Ice' to so many people. And not only did I receive generous pledges, but amazing comments. I often think about, and as a professor I work towards, the integration of art, science, and technology with education—it's important to encourage learning and understanding through self expression and creative discovery. Many comments I received were exactly in this vein. Yay!

I feel so honored to be supported by so many people. And I can't wait to put together a platform to keep you all posted about my trip and my art. I will stay in touch with all of you one way or another:) Please tell your friends and colleagues about this project, spread the word. We are almost there, over the halfway mark of the project goal. But there is still a ways to go!

Also, thank you kickstarter! What an amazing platform bringing together ideas, makers, and people passionate about doing things in the world. 

Best!

Melissa F. Clarke

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May 15, 2012 - Jun 14, 2012

  • Pledge $15 or more

    49 backers

    A 5"x7" post card of my work with a personal note from me on the back!

    Estimated delivery: Jun 2012
  • Pledge $35 or more

    44 backers

    A signed small book “After the Ice” (softbound) 4.5" X 6" about 32 pages and a 5"x7" post card. *Please add $10 for international shipping.

    Estimated delivery: Nov 2012
  • Pledge $55 or more

    23 backers

    A signed small book “After the Ice” (softbound) 4.5" X 6" about 32 pages, along with an “After the Ice” CD and DVD all contained in a beautifully crafted package, and a 5"x7" post card. *Please add $10 for international shipping.

    Estimated delivery: Nov 2012
  • Pledge $75 or more

    4 backers Limited (26 of 30 left)

    An 8"x10" limited edition video still print of my work from the expedition (a link to a selection of images to choose from will be sent to backer; all prints will be inkjet on 100% archival paper.) *Please add $10 for international shipping.

    Estimated delivery: Nov 2012
  • Pledge $110 or more

    10 backers Limited (15 of 25 left)

    A signed 5"x7” limited edition of 25, either “Untitled Antarctica” gelatin silver print, or “After the Ice” gelatin silver print (hand-processed & matted out to 8x10”). And a signed small book “After the Ice” (softbound) 4.5" X 6" about 32 pages. *Please add $10 for international shipping.

    Estimated delivery: Nov 2012
  • Pledge $200 or more

    3 backers

    A special hand carved small glass piece inspired by ice, glaciers, and data, made by me! And a signed small book “After the Ice” (softbound) 4.5” X 6”, about 32 pages, along with an “After the Ice” CD and DVD all contained in a beautifully crafted package. *Please add $10 for international shipping.

    Estimated delivery: Dec 2012
  • Pledge $240 or more

    5 backers Limited (15 of 20 left)

    A signed 8" X 10” limited edition of 20, either “Untitled Antarctica” gelatin silver print, or “After the Ice” gelatin silver print (hand-processed & matted out to 11x14”), and a signed small book “After the Ice” (softbound) 4.5" X 6" about 32 pages.

    Estimated delivery: Nov 2012
  • Pledge $550 or more

    2 backers Limited (13 of 15 left)

    A signed 20" x 24” limited edition of 15, either “Untitled Antarctica” gelatin silver print, or “After the Ice” gelatin silver print (hand-processed). And a signed small book “After the Ice” (softbound) 4.5" X 6" about 32 pages. *Please add $300 if you want the print framed. (Custom float frame and shipping cost)

    Estimated delivery: Nov 2012
  • Pledge $800 or more

    0 backers

    A special postcard sent personally by me, from the trip, updating you on my journey, and signed by all expedition members. And a signed 8" x 10” limited edition of 20, either “Untitled Antarctica” gelatin silver print, or “After the Ice” gelatin silver print (hand-processed & matted out to 11" x 14”), and a signed small book “After the Ice” (softbound) 4.5" X 6" about 32 pages.

    Estimated delivery: Nov 2012
  • Pledge $1,400 or more

    1 backer

    A hand carved medium sized glass piece, inspired by ice, glaciers, data and my research, boxed carefully and shipped to your home. Each one of a kind. Size approximately 6” X 8” X 5”. And a signed small book “After the Ice” (softbound) 4.5” X 6” about 32 pages.

    Estimated delivery: Dec 2012
  • Pledge $2,300 or more

    0 backers

    Commission your own custom art based on my expedition. It can be a hand carved medium sized glass piece, inspired by your take on my trip and my work, boxed carefully and shipped to your home. Each Size no larger than 6” X 8” X 5.” Or a short sound or video piece, also with your input and special directions, no longer then three minutes and delivered in beautiful one of a kind packaging. Or choose a still from one of my videos to be printed and signed, no larger than 20x24” as a gelatin silver print, (hand-processed & matted). And you get a special postcard sent personally by me, from the trip, updating you on my journey, and signed by all expedition members!

    Estimated delivery: Nov 2012