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The Southern Party (Le Guin). 2016–17. Hand embroidery on linen. 26 x 36.75 in. (66 x 93.3 cm)
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| Sur, The Compass Rose The Southern Party consisted of two sledge teams: Juana, Dolores, and myself; Carlota, Pepita, and Zoe. On the twenty-second of December, 1909, we reached the South Pole. The weather was, as always, very cruel. Nothing of any kind marked the dreary whiteness. We discussed leaving some kind of mark or monument, a snow cairn, a tent pole and flag, but there seemed no particular reason to do so. |
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| In 1912 all the world learned that the brave Norwegian Amundsen had reached the South Pole. We are old women now, with old husbands, and grown children, and grandchildren who might someday like to read about the Expedition. But they must not let Mr. Amundsen know! He would be terribly embarrassed and disappointed. There is no need for him or anyone else outside the family to know. We left no footprints, even. —Ursula K. Le Guin |
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