Here we have a couple of smaller sculptures, carved on the second weekend of Winterlude, on Sparks Street.
For whatever reason, this large sculpture from the first weekend held out pretty well during the festival.
The same applied to the Louis Riel sculpture.
I liked the way the old bank was lit up during Winterlude.
This small sculpture was done during the second weekend. Unlike the others, which were carved, this one incorporated painting into the artistic process. Here we have it at night and in day.
At another location a few blocks away on the second weekend, there was a Fire and Ice party, tied into Winterlude, and organized, I believe, by the same people who do Glowfair in the summer. I missed it, but this countertop, made of ice, was still on the spot when I passed by a day or so later.
Back to Sparks Street for daytime views of some of the sculptures. Tomorrow we turn our attention to the Rideau Canal skateway.
...Ottawa sure does Winterlude up with a bang!
ReplyDeleteNo idea what´s more difficult... big or small? They´re all beautiful.
ReplyDeleteAgain all very beautiful !
ReplyDeleteThere is much to be appreciated in these sculptures.
ReplyDeleteDoesn't matter as much as they are big or small!
Hello, I see some of my favorites, the mammoth and ballerina. Wishing you a happy day!
ReplyDeleteThe sculptures are still beautiful, but your photo of the bank is my favorite today.
ReplyDeleteI have surely enjoyed seeing all these sculptures. The mastodon is holding up well.
ReplyDelete@Tom: we do.
ReplyDelete@Iris: the big ones.
@Gattina: thank you.
@Ella: that's true.
@Eileen: thanks!
@Jan: it stands out.
@DJan: thank you.
It is hard to tell what that is beside the Stanley Cup.
ReplyDeleteSome of those sculptures have incredible detail.
ReplyDeleteThere is certainly some good excitement with Winterlude and your photos show it.
ReplyDeleteI wouldn’t have enough patience to do ice sculpture.
ReplyDeleteWere there any prizes given out?
ReplyDeleteI like ALL the sculptures---thanks
ReplyDeleteMB
Very festive Winter Interlude ~ creative work ^_^
ReplyDeleteHappy Moments to You,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
Some incredible and beautiful sculptures. Very nice to see!
ReplyDeleteSuch detail. I can’t imagine the skill it takes to completely a sculpture like any of these.
ReplyDeleteThe sculptures create their own magic. Tweeted.
ReplyDelete@RedPat: it does seem abstract.
ReplyDelete@Sharon: very much so.
@Red: I love the festival.
@Marie: I wouldn't have the skill.
@Barbara: there were winners selected, though I have no idea if it's a monetary thing. At the very least I expect sponsorship dollars are involved in getting them here and accommodating them during the festival.
@MB: you're welcome.
@Carol: thank you!
@Bill: definitely!
@Michelle: a lot of skill.
@Mari: thank you.
Although I run out of words to describe how artistic and creative these sculptures are, I always enjoy seeing them in your blog posts.
ReplyDeleteI enjoy showing them.
DeleteStill beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThat they are.
DeleteI like the elephant one!!
ReplyDeleteI do too.
DeleteSuch beautiful pieces!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely.
DeleteThe ice sculptures are holding on remarkably well William ✨
ReplyDeleteThat's true.
DeleteThat bank shot is especially lovely.
ReplyDeleteI think so.
DeleteNo matter the size they are all wonderful.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
They are!
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