In the name of research, many tradespeople such as plumbers and radio operators have made the pilgrimage to Antarctica to assist in the exploration of the continent. While the prospect of penguins, seals, whales and polar bears is enticing, the realities faced by those working on the continent are icy conditions and limited resources that greatly restrict workflow. In her exhibition, Down South, at Brisbane Powerhouse from May 9–29, photographer Susan Gordon-Brown documents working life in Antarctica and reveals the lonely side of arctic life.
