Saturday, February 18, 2023

Inspiration

 It must take a lot of practice for this. And ice as a form for sculpture is unforgiving of mistakes, so it takes a lot of care.


One of the benefits of living here is being able to see the carvers at work.


Mounting a carved piece onto the larger sculpture might well be the most tense moment.

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54 comments:

  1. HelsFebruary 18, 2023 at 12:39 AM

    I can see how the sculpture is created in the first place, but how do the artists stop the ice from melting?

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    1. roentareFebruary 18, 2023 at 1:33 AM

      I know they do spray something on the sculpture afterwards. The exhibition staff also spray water droplets on them daily

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    2. Iris FlaviaFebruary 18, 2023 at 6:48 AM

      Clever. I was having the same question.

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    3. William KendallFebruary 18, 2023 at 7:31 AM

      I've seen these techniques used.

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  2. roentareFebruary 18, 2023 at 1:32 AM

    Fishes and dolphins are the new sculptures here. They look so good!

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  3. John "By Stargoose And Hanglands"February 18, 2023 at 2:04 AM

    One can't help but wonder how anyone thought such work was even possible.

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  4. italiafinlandiaFebruary 18, 2023 at 3:41 AM

    Very nice.

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  5. Jan K. alias AfanjaFebruary 18, 2023 at 3:54 AM

    That is really very specialized work with fantastic results.

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  6. GemelFebruary 18, 2023 at 4:58 AM

    It is such an amazing art, but one slip and it would be all over, as you say no room for mistakes.

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  7. TomFebruary 18, 2023 at 8:08 AM

    ...amazing!!!

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  8. eileeninmdFebruary 18, 2023 at 8:23 AM

    The carvers are amazing, their ice sculptures are beautiful. Have a great weekend!

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  9. Salty Pumpkin StudioFebruary 18, 2023 at 9:18 AM

    Sculpting such intricate details is probably more tense for the watcher because artists know their ice. I'd be nail biting seeing them work.
    Good pictures

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  10. Barbara RogersFebruary 18, 2023 at 9:18 AM

    OOh goodie, more dragons!

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  11. CatarinaFebruary 18, 2023 at 9:40 AM

    Absolutely amazing!!

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  12. RedPatFebruary 18, 2023 at 9:45 AM

    It must be sad to see them melt away.

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  13. RedFebruary 18, 2023 at 10:14 AM

    I wonder how much time they spend before ever touching the ice. How much time creating? How much time planning the process?

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  14. Miradas desde mi lenteFebruary 18, 2023 at 11:31 AM

    Inspiración no les falta. Me encanta todas las obras que veo en tu reportaje.

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  15. SharonFebruary 18, 2023 at 12:20 PM

    That is a truly amazing talent.

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  16. carol l mckennaFebruary 18, 2023 at 12:27 PM

    wow! Amazing ice sculptures ~ great photos too

    Wishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
    A ShutterBug Explores,
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

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  17. BillFebruary 18, 2023 at 12:47 PM

    Very talented and creative artists. Great work!

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  18. AnvilcloudFebruary 18, 2023 at 12:59 PM

    Both artistry and science in this ice sculpting.

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  19. Marie SmithFebruary 18, 2023 at 1:41 PM

    Such artistry and patience!

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  20. HappyKFebruary 18, 2023 at 2:08 PM

    Amazing!!

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  21. CloudiaFebruary 18, 2023 at 5:10 PM

    Thank you for this behind the scenes studio. Look at these artists, William. Thanks for being such a reliable friend to so many of us

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  22. Lowcarb team memberFebruary 18, 2023 at 5:20 PM

    I think the carvers are amazing, the ice sculptures they make are so beautiful.
    Happy weekend wishes.

    All the best Jan

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  23. DeniseinVAFebruary 18, 2023 at 7:26 PM

    Fascinating works of art these sculptures. Great photos William!

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  24. Jenn JilksFebruary 19, 2023 at 7:55 AM

    I'd hold my breath as they worked. Amazing!

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  25. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiFebruary 19, 2023 at 10:13 PM

    Spectacular ice sculptures! Such wonderful detail.

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  26. JeanieFebruary 21, 2023 at 6:09 PM

    That dragon lady is spectacular.

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