The 25th annual International Snow Sculpture Championships turned downtown Breckenridge, Colorado into a stunning temporary outdoor art gallery. Sixteen teams from ten countries dedicated 65 hours over five days to create monumental works of art from impressive 20-ton blocks of snow.
Carving ended January 31, and sculptures will remain on display through February 8.Artists created their sculptures without using power tools or internal support structures, per competition rules.Team China’s ‘Winter Fishing’ represents a minority people of northeast China who today still live on fishing during the winter.Team USA-Minnesota’s ‘The Tempest’ depicts a Mother Nature figure summoning the power of the eagle’s wings to create the tempest that knocked down large portions of the Boundary Waters in 1999.Team Lithuania won first place with ‘The Wind of Eternal Change,’ depicting Noah’s Ark floating on clouds above a tremendous downpour that speaks poetically of our changing climate and times.Team Germany-Agrawal won second/silver with its piece, ‘Yantra.’ The five-judge panel praised its 360-degree range of precision and execution.Team USA-Minnesota won third/bronze for ‘The Tempest.’Mongolia-Tserendash won Artists’ Choice with their piece, ‘On the Way to the Dream.’ This accolade is awarded based solely on voting from fellow sculptors.
Highlights of the Championships
Over 16 teams participated, showcasing diverse cultural themes and artistic expressions.
Each sculpture showcased immense skill, crafted solely using hand tools, in line with competition rules.
Visitors can enjoy the sculptures in Breckenridge until February 8.
The International Snow Sculpture Championships not only highlight artistic talent but also reflect the changing climate and its impact on creative expressions. For art lovers and travelers alike, this enchanting event is an amazing experience worth exploring.
