As I noted in yesterday's post, Winterlude's formal activities have been called off for another year due to Covid, so aside from skating on the Canal, there isn't much to it this year. Hence I decided to dip deep into the archives and show you again Winterlude from earlier years. Today I'm starting back in 2014, with some of the one block ice carving sculptures done around the fountain at Confederation Park.
Also in the park were larger sculptures, and one of the treats of living here is being able to watch the work from an early process. The carvers, some of whom are Canadian and some of whom are from around the world, get the span of the first weekend to carve their works.
The tools vary: chainsaws, handsaws, chisels, irons, fire, screwdrivers, axes, even sandpaper.
These are amazing. 👍
ReplyDeleteNice to see the carvers in action again.
ReplyDeleteI always enjoy seeing these ice-sculptures; something we don't see in England, for fairly obvious reasons.
ReplyDeleteMuito interessante estas esculturas em gelo.
ReplyDeleteUm abraço e boa semana.
Andarilhar
Dedais de Francisco e Idalisa
O prazer dos livros
Wow ir must be really cold in your place!
ReplyDelete@Italiafinlandia: they were.
ReplyDelete@Jan: next year it should be back to normal.
@John: some ice carvers hail from the oddest of places.
@Francisco: thank you.
@Marianne: some days more than others.
...I'm glad to see the ice cravings again, thanks you!
ReplyDeletePerhaps soon life will return to normal in the capital. I certainly hope so.
ReplyDeleteWe have missed so much culturally during these times!
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThat is a lovely idea! The sculptures only last such a short time!
ReplyDeleteRemembering days past.
ReplyDeleteIt's always nice to see those ice sculptures.
ReplyDelete@Tom: you're welcome.
ReplyDelete@David: me too.
@Marie: indeed.
@DJan: they are.
@Jennifer: alas.
@RedPat: good days.
@Sharon: yes it is.
I have enjoyed your past posts of Winterlude...but may have missed this early one. Great to include the beginnings and tools of the art!
ReplyDeleteYes, I like Winterlude and all the ice sculpture.
ReplyDeleteAmazing sculptures. Love seeing the artists carving their work.
ReplyDeleteWow! Sculptures are awesome ~ great photos ~ 'Maybe next year.'
ReplyDeleteWishing you lots of laughter in your days,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
Always love seeing these sculptures and how they are made with a chainsaw
ReplyDeleteLove the ice sculptures! Tweeted
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful! We have some cozy 8C and even had some sun, but those sculptures sure are a big WOW.
ReplyDeleteThe ice sculptures are amazing!! What a shame they have to melt.
ReplyDeleteMe han encantado esas esculturas de hielo, de tus fotografías.
ReplyDelete@Barbara: it has been some years now.
ReplyDelete@Red: it is a great event.
@Bill: hopefully again next year.
@Carol: we shall see.
@Billy: it's quite something in person.
@Mari: thank you.
@Iris: I love them.
@happyone: they are short lived.
@Ventana: thanks.
Spectacular talent in these sculptures.
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeletePleased to see the ice sculptures again.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
Much more of them to come.
DeleteI cannot even imagine cleaning up, field dressing the sculpture, getting all the tools together, going home.
ReplyDeleteIt is a lot of work.
DeleteThis is amazing art!
ReplyDeleteI do think so.
DeleteI marvel at the artistry, amazing works.
ReplyDeleteThey certainly are artists.
DeleteI always enjoyed your series of ice sculpture photos. Here's hoping it will return next year.
ReplyDeleteI hope so.
DeleteI feel bad that you should have to miss it again. I admire how you are ignoring the hubbub in your town. We all know what's been going on. Glad the bridge is cleared again
ReplyDeleteI did look at it in the writer's blog. If I do so, it'll be there.
DeleteI love the little Eiffel Tower. It would be fascinating to watch these guys make this. Real art and so ephemeral.
ReplyDeleteIt does not last long.
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