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The winners of the 2022 U.S. National Snow Sculpting Championship are ...
1st place National Champions, 2nd place people's choice
Team Name: Sculptora Borealis (Wisconsin 1) Sculpture Title: Deeper Connections Artist Statement: Against the many storylines that exist today, whether it’s political, racial, cultural, religious, etc., the media narrative continuously places humans into groups or uses descriptors that try to push people into some sort of category often creating division and tension between those groups. Whatever the motive, in the end, we are all humans and our opinions and what we look like on the outside are just a small part of who we are as a person. The deeper we dig into understanding our fellow humans, we’ll find that we have much in common, and if you remain open, you just might find a connection that would not have otherwise been found. It is time for us to reach out and understand each other so we can unify the world and create compassion, and acceptance for all beings on Earth. Team Members: Joshua Jakubowski (captain), Robert Lechtenberg, Michael Lechtenberg.
2nd in National Championship & 3rd in People's Choice
Team Name: Flozen: Less Latitude, More Attitude (Florida) Sculpture Title: Cherry Blossom Beauty Artist Statement: The meaning of this sculpture holds an important significance to Team Flozen. Over the past year, countless people around us have suffered losses, struggle with anxiety, and have endured tremendous life-altering circumstances. Our world seems to have a dark shadow cast upon it. We wanted our piece to illustrate the beauty that still exists in this world. It’s our hope to transport everyone into a place of peace and serenity, where troubles are no more than a cherry blossom falling from a tree. Team Members: Amanda Bolduc (captain), Bruce Peck, Adam Turner.
3rd in National Championship
Team Name: Jay Ray w/SnoKraft (North Dakota) Sculpture Title: Here, There Be Dragons Artist Statement: Viking long ships and their stylized figure heads struck fear into the hearts of coastal dwellers in medieval northern Europe. The long agile ships were fast and capable of sailing oceans and rivers alike. These ships were so well made, that they were capable of crossing oceans to lands unknown. Fearsome and fearless, the Vikings sailed into the unknown, regardless of what might be there to greet them. The snow carving titled “Here, There Be Dragons” features a Viking long ship in its final moments above the waves as it is being ravaged by a monstrous sea dragon. Featuring the Viking ship is an homage to the “Hjemkomst Viking Ship Park” where team North Dakota met in friendly competition at the annual Frostival Snow Carving Competition. Team Members: Jay Ray (captain), Mike Nelson, Josh Zeis.
1st Place in People's Choice
Team Name: Urbancountrymen (New York 1) Sculpture Title: Screwed Artist Statement: The sculpture titled “Screwed” is a design that was first thought of by artist Alan Tuttle. He had brought the idea to our team discussions and after many other ideas passed by, the idea of the screw passing through wood, seemed like the most viable option for our team. It offers the challenge that we are looking for as sculptors, as well as an interesting concept for the viewers. This sculpture has a double helix screw body, hollowed from the core with a giant Philips screw head protruding from a diagonal piece of wood. As a screw is driven into wood it creates a draw through tension and stress. In our society today tension and stress are two areas that we all can relate to in our own way. The name given to the sculpture is obviously a pun and meant to be funny. It is a name that no one will pass by without wonder. This idea in all seriousness, offers some great technical challenges that we will overcome. Our journey has brought us back together to sculpt snow after a long break. We are excited to create and celebrate a form of art that so many have spent countless hours thinking, planning and executing all to watch it melt back into the ground in a short time. We are the Urbancountrymen from the state of New York and we are excited to experience this event alongside so many other talented people. Thank you to all that make this event happen. Team Members: Paul Aubin (captain), Alan Tuttle, Johnny Church.
A snow sculpture of a bonfire is featured on Riviera Beach as part of Bonfires on the Beach
A painted snow sculpture of a bonfire is stationed on Riviera Beach as part of Bonfires on the Beach.
With the cold February temperatures people stay warm by one of the bonfires
With the cold February temperatures, people stay warm by one of the bonfires.
A group of people relax by one of the bonfires on Riviera Beach
A group of people relax by one of the bonfires on Riviera Beach.
Bonfires on the Beach offered heated snow globes and tents where people could stay warm and relax
Bonfires on the Beach offered heated snow globes and tents where people could stay warm, relax and enjoy some food.
Queen Bee Artisan Market
Queen Bee Artisan Market, located inside the Market of Lake Geneva, has an ice sculpture of a queen bee-- of course.
