Zaria Forman – Drawings of Icebergs

Eyes on artist Zaria Forman and her hyper realistic drawings of icebergs.

Brooklyn based artist Zaria Forman is fascinated by remote places and the forces of nature. She studied at the Student Art Centers International in Florence, Italy and received a BS in Studio Arts at Skidmore College in New York. Zaria Forman has a particular fondness for the landscapes of the polar regions, oceans and icebergs. On expeditions like a trip to Greenland in August 2012 or her current expedition to Antarctica, she gathers material and inspiration for her drawings. Aboard the National Geographic Explorer, Zaria Forman is currently exploring South Georgia, the Falkland Islands, and the Antarctic Peninsula.

Zaria Forman’s “ice portraits” documenting our Earth’s shifting landscapes due to the effects of climate change. The artist mainly works with soft pastels on paper in a variety of formats. Below you can see some of her beautiful iceberg drawings. If you want to see more of Zaria Forman’s work, do not hesitate and have a look at her website or follow her current trip to the Antarctica on Instagram.

Deception Island, Antarctica – drawing by Zaria Forman from 2015 in the size of 72"x128".
Deception Island, Antarctica – drawing by Zaria Forman from 2015 in the size of 72″x128″.
Lemarie Channel, Antarctica – work from 2015 with soft pastel on paper in the size of 44"x60".
Lemarie Channel, Antarctica – work from 2015 with soft pastel on paper in the size of 44″x60″.
Greenland no. 50 – this drawing is part of series of artworks from 2012.
Greenland no. 50 – this drawing is part of series of artworks from 2012.
Greenland no. 54 – This drawing is currently available as fine art print.
Greenland no. 54 – This drawing is currently available as fine art print.
Greenland no. 55, artwork from 2013 with soft pastel on paper.
Greenland no. 55, artwork from 2013 with soft pastel on paper. Just like most of her work, this drawing has been created in a hyper realistic style to show you the beauty of these ephemeral forms.
Greenland no. 60, a jagged iceberg isolated on the water.
Greenland no. 60, a jagged iceberg isolated on the water. Artist Zaria Forman loves icebergs in all its diversity.
Number 61 of the Greeland series has been created by Zaria Forman in 2013.
Number 61 of the Greeland series has been created by Zaria Forman in 2013.

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