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THE SNOW AND ICE SCULPTURES ..... Ice sculpture is a form of sculpture that uses ice as the raw material. Sculptures from ice can be abstract or realistic and can be functional or purely decorative. Ice sculptures are generally associated with special or extravagant events because of their limited lifetime. The lifetime of a sculpture is determined primarily by the temperature of its environment, thus a sculpture can last from mere minutes to possibly months. There are several ice festivals held around the world, hosting competitions of ice sculpture carving. Tools: power tools such as chainsaws, razor-sharp chisels and hand saws that are specifically designed for cutting ice. many sculptures are now created largely by machine and colors are also added, the addition of colored gels Some USES: Ice sculptures feature decoratively in some cuisines , often used at wedding receptions. As popular subjects of ice sculptures on this occasion are: hearts, doves, swans and sometimes a replica of the wedding cake as well as a wedded couple atop. Ice sculptures are sometime used in a bar and in garden decoration in winter. huge ice sculptures are for great competitions. Around the world There are a number of international ice and snow sculpting events around the world. The largest events are, understandably, held in countries with cold winters. Due to land distribution and population densities in the higher latitudes, large ice sculpture events are almost exclusively held in the Northern Hemisphere. A number of countries, some listed below, have established traditions of ice sculpting and have made contributions to the art. Ice artists from these countries regularly appear at international ice sculpture events. In United States, The Saint Paul Winter Carnival which hosts snow and ice carving competitions is the oldest annual winter carnival in the world, with the first one being held in 1886. The annual Winter Carnival at Michigan Technological University has been a tradition since 1922. Each year a theme is given for the winter carnival and the statues are created in the set theme. In 2009 teams from China, Spain, the Netherlands and other countries competed. The winner was Team Canada - Yukon, led by sculptor Donald Watt. In Canada, Since 1973 there has been an international snow sculpture contest during the Quebec City Winter Carnival and more recently the Winterlude (French: Bal de Neige) started in 1979, The event is one of Ottawa's most important tourist draws, attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. It is an annual winter festival in Ottawa, Ontario and Gatineau and Quebec. In Quebec City, Quebec, in Edmonton, Alberta, In Kingston, Ontario and other places there. In China, Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival originated in Harbin's traditional ice lantern show and garden party that takes place in winter, which began in 1963 in Heilongjiang China. It was interrupted for a number of years during the Cultural Revolution, but has been resumed and was announced as an annual event at Zhaolin Park on January 5 in 1985. Other countries are : United Kingdom. France, Ireland, Japan, Russia, Sweden, and Finland. The few photos below, would give you a spectacular view of some sceneries being the breathtaking arts of those skillful competitors. Thank you for your read and opinions. Happy viewing. Lisa.                |
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What a precised work, very talented, brilliant artists. A delight for the eyes.
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Tom hi, Thanks for your visit and your comments, I couldn't find any photos where machinery is used really but only those above where they work with other tools by hand. I too I would like to see how they even start such heavy work by gathering all the snow first and shaping them. Unless being there at time for the competition I guess. Thank you again Tom and enjoy a nice Sunday. Kind regards, Lisa.
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JKH hi, Your kind visit, your wonderful comments and your presence on my blogs are always gladly welcome JKH. Your appreciation of my above blog is of course noticeable. Thank you again JKH. I wish you all my best. HAGD. Lisa.
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Awesome! Too much work for... how many days?   Trust in dreams, for in them is hidden the gate to eternity.(Khalil Gibran)
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