# Scenic Spelt-Out Sculptures The Nicole Dextras 'Ice Typography' Series is Breathtaking By Marriska Fernandes | Published 2012-01-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nicole-dextras-ice-typography References: [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/bone-chilling-ice-typography) & [nicoledextras](http://www.nicoledextras.com/) The Nicole Dextras 'Ice Typography' series is full of inspirational words sculpted in ice. Canadian graphic designer Nicole has created several [ice words](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scandinavian-design-principles1) formed by freezing water in huge molds. She then puts together the letters to form words and places them against [beautiful landscapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/borealis-series). Her bone-chilling letters range from 18 inches to 8 feet tall. Not only do her [typography prints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragmenti) add to the beauty of nature's breathtaking scenes, but they are also quite inspirational. Words like 'Desire', 'Legacy' and 'Resource' are her favorite stand-out words. The Nicole Dextras Ice Typography series is a great reminder of how inspiring words are a thing of beauty, especially when paired against a stunning backdrop of mountains and ice. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Ice Typography:** Creating typography out of frozen water is a unique artistic trend that can be explored further in the art world. - **Nature-inspired Art:** Art that highlights the beauty of nature and the environment can become popular with eco-conscious consumers. - **Large-scale Sculptures:** Sculptures that are larger than life and take up physical space can be a unique way to create interactive art installations. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Design:** The Ice Typography Series demonstrates the opportunity for new and unique artistic expressions that can inspire and captivate viewers. - **Tourism and Travel:** Using Ice Typography as a tourist attraction can create a unique selling point for locations with natural colder climates. - **Environmental Awareness:** The combination of art and environmentalism can create an opportunity to increase awareness about important environmental issues. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wooden Light-Hearted Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dream-sculpture.md) - [Human Embraced-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wallmounted-sculpture.md) - [Ice Cube Necklaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-cube-necklace.md) - [Climate-Awareness Soft Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreamstones.md) - [Candy-Like Colorful Glass Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gele-series.md) - [Human Torso-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lene-bdker.md) - [Urban Text Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peace-love-joy.md) - [Material-Accented Dreamscape Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreamscape-exhibit.md) - [Organic Landscape Wallcoverings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/borealis-series.md)