Join the Mission
Ghosts of the Ice — Arctic Expedition 2026
THE PROJECT
Ghosts of the Ice is an expedition-based art project taking me to the Arctic in July 2026. I'll be painting lost masterpieces using thermochromic pigments housed in custom-built frames that heat up — letting the art physically appear and vanish, echoing the fragility of our vanishing ecosystems.
The project is funded by the people who believe in it. There's no gallery, no institution, no parent company. Every backer becomes part of how this gets made.
BECOME AN ARCTIC ALLY
Individual Supporters · $8 to $1,000
Every backer's name goes on this page and into the documentary credits. Pick the tier that fits.
Choose Your Tier
The mission sticker. 3-inch die-cut vinyl. Matte finish. Waterproof, scratch-resistant, made to live on a laptop, a water bottle, a guitar case, a journal. The kind of sticker that survives the trip.
Same design as the embroidered patch. Same expedition. Buy one. Put it somewhere good.
The Mission Sticker, plus a signed postcard postmarked from Longyearbyen — written from the ship, mailed before the voyage ends.
Your name joins the Arctic Allies list on the project page.
The Arctic tern flies pole to pole every year. Longest migration of any animal on earth. Fitting starting point.
Postcard mailed from Svalbard, July 2026. Sticker ships now.
Everything above, plus an original sketch from my Arctic sketchbook — torn from the book, signed and dated, made on the ship or in the field during the July 2026 expedition.
Each sketch is one of a kind. No two backers get the same image.
Your name goes into the documentary credits.
Walruses gather in numbers. They don't survive alone. Neither does a project like this.
Sketch delivered fall 2026, after the expedition. Sticker ships now.
Everything above, plus a small original studio work on paper — roughly 8x12 inches, signed and dated. Made in the studio from the reference work that becomes the larger thermochromic paintings.
Your name goes into the documentary credits.
The polar bear carries the project. This tier carries the weight.
Work delivered late 2026 / early 2027. Sticker ships now.
Everything in the Arctic Tern tier, plus a signed 5x7 archival print from the expedition — one of the first images to come back from the Arctic, printed at studio quality, signed in pencil.
Your name joins the Arctic Allies list on the project page.
The fox survives where almost nothing does. Quiet, persistent, hard to spot.
Print delivered after the expedition, fall 2026. Sticker ships now.
Everything above, plus a signed limited-edition larger print — 11x14, archival paper, numbered edition of 25.
Your name goes into the documentary credits.
Harp seals live on the ice that's disappearing. The project is partly about them.
Print delivered after the expedition, fall 2026. Sticker ships now.
Everything above, plus a 24x30 original oil painting from my existing collection — pick any available work from the rmkartist.com store. ONLY 5 AVAILABLE!
Your name goes into the documentary credits.
The mammoth doesn't exist anymore. The paintings do.
Painting ships within 2 weeks of purchase. Sticker ships now.
Arctic Allies Supporter:
Ines
🦊 Arctic Fox Supporter
Carin
🐦 Arctic Tern Supporter
Lottie
🐦 Arctic Tern Supporter
Vito
🐦 Arctic Tern Supporter
Hope
Maria
🦊 Arctic Fox Supporter
Eva
🦊 Arctic Fox Supporter
Korinna
🐦 Arctic Tern Supporter
Leena
Nikolas
🐦 Arctic Tern Supporter
Gina
🦊 Arctic Fox Supporter
Mollie
🐦 Arctic Tern Supporter
CORPORATE PARTNERS:
Stand for the Planet
Visibility – Your brand featured on expedition gear, my website, social, video credits, and related materials.
Content – Access to compelling photography, video, and behind-the-scenes stories you can share with your audience.
Exclusivity – Sponsor-only previews, private events, and recognition in exhibitions.
Impact – Align your company with sustainability, culture, and a global conversation on climate change.
Join the Mission
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Explorer - $2,500
• Your logo featured on the project website, social media channels, and campaign updates
• A hardcover book of Ghosts of the Ice, capturing the full journey
• A signed original art sketch created during the expedition
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Voyager – $5,000
• Your logo featured on select expedition gear, including jackets, hats, and equipment
• Recognition in video credits, campaign content, website, and social media
• A hardcover book of Ghosts of the Ice, documenting the full journey
• A signed, framed photo highlighting the gear and your logo, accompanied by a personal thank-you note
• An original oil painting from my collection, handpicked by you
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Pioneer – $15,000
• Prime logo visibility across the entire project: featured on the website, all gear, and in video credits.
• Co-branded storytelling piece: a mini-video or case study highlighting your partnership.
• Hardcover book Ghosts of the Ice: a full visual account of the journey, capturing every moment.
• Signed, framed photo featuring project gear and your logo, accompanied by a personal thank-you note.
• ONE of the five ORIGINAL “Ghost of the Ice” painting of your choice, complete with a custom heated frame.
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Scout - Pro Membership Partners
• Provide pro- memberships on technical equipment (e.g., outerwear, boots, camera gear)
• Recognition in all expedition content
• Recognition on website
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Trailblazer - Single Gear Partner
• Exclusive Gear Partner (ONLY ONE PER CATEGORY)
• Logo placement on gear used in Arctic residency• Mention in social media and project video content
• Opportunity to co-brand case studies “Gear in Action”
• Opportunity to co-brand one limited edition piece of artwork
Let’s Create Impact Together
This project is more than an art residency, it’s a chance to give voice to fragile worlds at risk of vanishing. I’m seeking 3–5 committed sponsors who want to stand alongside me and amplify this work.
Interested in becoming a sponsor? Contact me directly through this form.