Arctic Circle Expedition 66.33'N

66.33°N — Stories from an Invisible Line

I am travelling gradually around the Arctic Circle, following the latitude of approximately 66.33°N. Moving by public transport and staying with local people along the way, I aim to document the stories, rhythms, and realities of life lived on this invisible line. The environments I encounter range from remote and extreme to unexpectedly urban, each shaped by its own relationship to climate, culture, and globalisation.

My focus is on uncovering a female narrative within these landscapes — voices and experiences that are often overlooked in mainstream accounts of the Arctic. Through conversations, observation, and slow, analogue image‑making, I hope to understand how women navigate change in a region where the effects of human activity, climate shifts, and tourism are felt with particular intensity.

The choice of location stems from a personal fascination with the significance of an “invisible line”: a boundary that exists only on maps, yet cuts across vast terrains and diverse cultures. The Arctic Circle is both a geographical marker and a symbolic threshold — a place where the fragility of the planet becomes visible, and where traditional ways of life meet accelerating global pressures.

I am using mostly traditional photographic methods throughout this journey. Working with film slows the process, encourages deeper engagement with the people I meet, and restores a sense of intention to each frame. The project also involves darkroom work, allowing the physicality of analogue photography to mirror the tactile, lived experiences of the communities I document.

The final exhibition will consist of 66.33 images, echoing the latitude itself. Together, they will form a visual narrative of how life along this line has evolved — and how adaptation, resilience, and cultural identity continue to shape the Arctic’s future. This will be my first solo exhibition as an Anthropologist and photographer.

Beyond the exhibition, I hope to share this practice more widely by offering analogue photography workshops and establishing a community darkroom. My aim is to preserve and pass on traditional film‑based skills, fostering a space where slow, thoughtful image‑making can thrive.

Expedition Schedule  (dates estimated)

Part 1: Scandinavia 2025 / 2026

Norway - Bodø, Kjerringhøy, Tromsø, Harstad, Sortland, Bø i Vesterålen, Litløy Fyr, Narvik

Sweden- 

Finland-

Part 2: Russia 2026 / 2027

Part 3: Alaska 2028

Part 4: Canada 2028 / 2029

Part 5: Greenland 2029

Part 6: Iceland 2030