Most people have seen ice sculptures. They are often carved out with chainsaws and a variety of other tools. Their details may be very intricate and their beauty stems from the fact that they are simply blocks of ice. This means that they will melt without being kept cold. Imagine those small-scale sculptures, becoming large, building-sized masterpieces. This too is possible to see if you start looking at art with ice.
Where to Find Ice Art
Ice artwork is mostly found during cold weather in areas that temperatures will stay below freezing for extended periods of time. The most popular ice artwork festivals are those that are held in Japan. One is the Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival, and another is the Sapporo Snow Festival. If you are not interested in seeing massive displays of ice, smaller statues can be found virtually anywhere. Some catering companies put ice statues on a centerpiece table and weddings may also sometimes have ice sculptures.
The Beauty of Ice
When done properly, ice sculptures appear to be as clear as glass when they are finished. However, it takes effort to achieve the desired effects and an ice artist must always think about what comes with the big thaw, which is inevitable. An artist goes into each piece that they create knowing that it will only be seen by one group of people and then it will become a memory. However, they take pride in their artwork the same as all other artists would. They enjoy the “wow” that comes along with someone seeing ice art for the first time. To ensure a statue turns out the way that the artist wants it, does require them to put a lot of thought into its creation. Some call it talent, others call it science. Either way and no matter what you may call it; it is not easy to achieve perfection when working with ice.